Necrotizing Sialometaplasia Associated with Orthodontic Appliance: A Case Report
Necrotizing Sialometaplasia (NS) is a rare, self-limiting inflammatory condition primarily affecting the minor salivary glands of the palate, accounting for less than 1% of salivary gland diseases. Trauma-induced ischemia and chemical irritation, particularly from gastric acid reflux, have been suggested as potential contributing factors. This study presents a case of NS in a 17-year-old female following the placement of a palatal breaker appliance, exploring its possible association with mechanical trauma and comparing it with existing literature.
Authors
- Ana Terezinha Marques Mesquita (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6774-726X)
- Susana P. Alves (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3171-9566)
- Gabriela Ferreira Zanon Simões
- Lara Moreira Jalles Milani (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-7126-6877)
- Kaio Henrique Soares (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1239-9296)
- Mariana Botelho Leite (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6173-4185)
Institutions
- Universidade Federal dos Vales do Jequitinhonha e Mucuri (BR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Archives of Current Research International
- Published
- 2025-04-05
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.9734/acri/2025/v25i41156
- Primary Topic
- Salivary Gland Tumors Diagnosis and Treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Universidade de São Paulo