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Unprecedented association: Enormous calculus concomitant with salivary gland tumor
Naina Pattnaik1, Dhirendra Kumar Singh1, Jugajyoti Pathi2
1Department of Peridontology, Kalinga Institute of Dental Science, KIIT Deemed to be University, Patia Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India.
Abstract:
Calculus represents a mineralized form of bacterial plaque, commonly developing on natural tooth surfaces exposed to a continuous supply of saliva. The salivary composition significantly influences the degree of calculus formation in individuals, exerting a pivotal role in this aspect. Reduced salivary output elevates vulnerability to oral diseases. Numerous contributing elements might be associated with the development of significant calculus, potentially implicating the existence of a salivary gland tumor, notably related to the left parotid gland. This report stands as notable documentation of an extraordinary and infrequent occurrence of calculus formation associated with a salivary gland tumor, presenting an exceptional case within the scope of medical literature.

