Five-year follow-up of temporomandibular and dental function after parotid gland tumor surgery in a 32-year-old patient: a case report

We are increasingly encountering health problems among the younger population, which—depending on the region—may lead to serious complications. The postoperative health outcome is directly correlated with oral health and, consequently, with the patient’s overall systemic health. Parotid gland tumors, although rare in the young population, are clinically significant due to the potential functional and aesthetic impact on the facial region. As the largest salivary gland, the parotid gland is the most common site for the development of salivary gland tumors. In younger patients, benign tumors, particularly pleomorphic adenoma, occur most frequently.