SEM-EDX Analysis of a Submandibular Gland Salivary Calculus: A Case Report

Review Data

Q: Is the topic relevant to the journal area of interest? Is it contemporary and interesting for

researchers?

A: Good

Abstract & Keywords

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A: Good

Goal

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A: Good

Structure

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A: Good

Tools and Methods

Q: Are methods the author uses adequate and well used?

A: Good

Discussion & Conclusion

Q: Is it related to the results presented before? Do you consider them as coherent?

A: Good

Comments: The Discussion explains the chemical composition of sialolith that is detectable by various radiographic examinations providing relevant literature. This further discuss the probabilities of the occurrence of the sialolith. The Conclusion finally identifies the origin of the formation of the sialolith in this case.

Literature

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A: Good

Author's knowledge

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A: Good

Length

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A: Good

Figures & Tables

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A: Good

Writing style

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A: Good

Comments: Some errors found in the manuscript are as follows:

·       In Abstract, 1^st sentence, “Sialolithiasis or “salivary lithiasis” is a pathological condition that involves the formation calcified concrements” must be “Sialolithiasis or "salivary lithiasis" is a pathological condition that involves the formation of calcified concrements”.

·       In Discussion, 8^th paragraph, 4^th sentence, “the nidus grow by successively layer of alternate organic and inorganic material” must be “the nidus grow by successive layers of alternate organic and inorganic material”.

Further comments on the paper

Comments: This case report evaluates the biochemical composition and the surface morphology of a sialolith using energy dispersion X-ray spectroscopy (EDX) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). It further provides the overall pathology of sialolithiasis. This case mainly presents a 50-year-old man who showed a radio-opaque mass in the right body of the mandible. Later with various examinations, the lesion revealed the occurrence of sialolithiasis. Further, it illustrates the treatment for sialolithiasis.

Q: Would you recommend this manuscript for further publication?

A: Yes - Suitable to be published

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