A person has three major salivary glands: parotid gland submandibular gland sublingual gland These glands produce saliva, which is essential for speaking, swallowing, chewing, and digesting.

Submandibular gland excision requires precision on the part of your surgical team. There are important nerves nearby, including: Your surgeon will attempt to preserve these and other structures during ...

Lastly, the sublingual glands, located beneath the tongue, assist in the process of eating food, reports the Mirror. For the ...

Approximately 90% of stones occur in the submandibular glands, with the other 10% occuring in the parotid glands. The sublingual glands are rarely affected. Salivary stones generally form when mucous ...

In these cases, the importance of B12 supplements comes into play. Sublingual B12 supplements are a popular choice for those who want to increase their B12 intake. Unlike traditional B12 ...

Researchers from the Netherlands Cancer Institute have identified a previously unknown organ in the human body — a new ...

Cable glands are bulkhead modules that allow barrier penetration while providing sealing protection. They are commonly known as sealing glands or strain reliefs and have the ability to seal around one ...

Acinic cell carcinoma is a rare type of salivary gland cancer. It’s often treatable with surgery, but some people develop high-grade cancer that can spread to distant body parts. Acinic cell ...

iX Biopharma is transforming approved drugs such as ketamine into novel therapies using its wafer-based sublingual technology, to develop therapies for pain, depression and more. Since its ...

Buprenorphine (as HCl) 2mg, 8mg; sublingual tabs. Dissolve under tongue; do not swallow tabs. Avoid food or drinks until tab dissolves. Rinse teeth/gums with water after tab dissolves, and swallow.

It is a rapidly spreading cellulitis of the sublingual and submandibular spaces but does not have lymphatic involvement or abscess formation. It presents acutely, can be life threatening ...