Abstract
Introduction: The sialolithiasis are calcified structures of slow and gradual growth, that develop in the ductal system or within a salivary gland, obstructing or hindering the normal flow of saliva. Objective: Perform a systematic review of the literature about the occurrence of sialolithiasis and perform a survey of cases registered in the Oral Pathology Laboratory of the Institute of Biological Sciences ( ICB) of University of Passo Fundo/RS (UPF). Methods: To perform the literature review were used databases relevant to the subject and the data found in the epidemiologic survey , these were collected and tabulated in a spreadsheet ( Excel) and analyzed using descriptive statistics of frequency. Conclusions: it can be conclude that the sialolithiasis is a common condition consisting in the formation of calcified concretions in the ductal system or within a salivary gland, being more prevalent in the duct of the submandibular gland unilaterally and in caucasian female patients. Are rarely sent for histophatology, viewed the small number of cases surveyed. The diagnostic is done by means of clinical history medical / dental well done and treatment depends on the size and location of the calculation, the presence of infection and experience of professional.
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