Oral anatomy: sialolithiasis: practice question

A Dentistry question in the style of the NEET PG paper. Answer it first, then read why the right option is right and why each of the others is wrong.

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Dentistry · Oral anatomy: sialolithiasis

Sample item

In which salivary gland do calculi most commonly form?

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The answer and the reasoning

D. Submandibular gland

About 80 percent of salivary stones occur in the submandibular gland because its saliva is more alkaline and mucous, and the duct is long and ascends against gravity. Pain and swelling worsen at mealtimes.

Option by option

  • A. Sublingual gland

    The sublingual gland is rarely affected.

  • B. Parotid gland

    The parotid is affected less often.

  • C. Minor labial glands

    Minor glands seldom form stones.

  • D. Submandibular gland (correct)

    Correct. Submandibular glands are the commonest site.

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What is the answer to this Dentistry question?

The best answer is D, Submandibular gland. About 80 percent of salivary stones occur in the submandibular gland because its saliva is more alkaline and mucous, and the duct is long and ascends against gravity.

Why is "Sublingual gland" not the answer?

The sublingual gland is rarely affected.

Why is "Parotid gland" not the answer?

The parotid is affected less often.

Why is "Minor labial glands" not the answer?

Minor glands seldom form stones.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Oral anatomy: sialolithiasis in Dentistry. Pain and swelling worsen at mealtimes.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as an application question: it asks you to use a fact on a patient or a finding. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study Oral anatomy: sialolithiasis?

Learn the dental formula, eruption ages and tooth structure once, as tables. Then use the flashcards and the other Dentistry questions on this site to test what stuck.

Is this a real NEET PG question?

No. It is an original practice item (editorial status: sample, version 1). NextPrep does not publish recalled or leaked questions, and independent faculty review of this item has not been completed yet, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.