Sialadenitis and Parotid Abscess vs. Periodontal Abscess: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Approaches

Question 1. Write short note on sialadenitis.

Answer. Sialadenitis is defined as the inflammation of the salivary gland.

Sialadenitis Types

• Acute bacterial sialadenitis
• Chronic bacterial sialadenitis
• Chronic sclerosing sialadenitis/ Kutter’s disease
• Allergic sialadenitis.

“Risk Factors For Developing Sialadenitis Or Periodontal Abscess”

Sialadenitis Etiology

• Microorganisms, i.e. S. aureus, S. viridans
• Predisposing factor, i.e. dehydration, malnutrition, cancer and surgical infections
• Poor oral hygiene
• Drugs: Anti-Parkinson, diuretics and antihistaminics.

“Causes Of Parotid Abscess And Periodontal Abscess”

Sialadenitis Symptoms

• Fever
• Sudden onset of pain at the angle of jaw.

Sialadenitis Sign

• Unilateral involvement of parotid gland is common
• Parotid gland is tender, enlarged and the overlying skin is warm and red
• Swelling causes elevation of the ear lobule.
• Intraorally, parotid papilla may be inflmed
• Cervical lymphadenopathy

“Symptoms Of Sialadenitis And Periodontal Abscess”

Sialadenitis Management

• Meticulous oral hygiene should be practiced
• Soft diet should be given
• High dose of parentral antibiotic
• IV saline is given.

Sialadenitis Surgical treatment

If improvement does not occur surgical drainage of the affcted gland should be performed.

“Best Ways To Manage Parotid Abscess”

Question 2. Name the treatment modalities and diffrentiating features of parotid abscess and periodontal abscess.

Answer.