The diagnostic method of submandibular sialolithiasis is
Ans. (c) Plain X-rayRef: Bailey and Love 27th Edition Page 780* MC cause of Submandibular duct obstruction is Stones in Gland and Duct.* 80% stones are radio opaque and hence X ray is diagnostic.* 80% of salivary stones are seen in Submandibular duct.* Stones distal to Lingual nerve (Beyond 2nd Molar) - Duct lay opening and stone removal is enough
USG
Sialography
Plain X-ray
CT scan
Salivary Gland