Huge Tonsil Stone Removal (Tonsillolith) - Dr. Raman Dhungel
Watch the satisfying and professional removal of deep tonsil stones (tonsilloliths) by Dr. Raman Dhungel. This video demonstrates the careful extraction of large calcified debris from the tonsillar crypts to treat chronic caseous tonsillitis and bad breath (halitosis).
Video Timestamps: [00:00] Introduction & Diagnosis [00:29] Removal of first tonsil stone [00:40] Extraction of deep tonsillolith [01:05] Patient instructions (Tongue position) [01:55] Close-up view of the removed stones
Medical Explanation: Tonsil stones, also known as tonsilloliths, are mineralizations of debris within the crevices of the tonsils. They can cause bad breath, sore throat, and the feeling of something stuck in the throat.
Details from this case:
Condition: Chronic Caseous Tonsillitis (CCT)
Procedure: Manual removal using dental instruments
Doctor: Dr. Raman Dhungel (Dentosphere: World of Dentistry)
Location: District Hospital Khotang, Nepal
Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes only. If you are experiencing pain or discomfort, please consult a dental professional or ENT specialist. Do not attempt to remove deep stones at home with sharp objects.
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Tonsil stones, also known as tonsilloliths, are mineralizations of debris within the crevices of the tonsils. When not mineralized, the presence of debris is known as chronic caseous tonsillitis (CCT). Symptoms may include bad breath. Generally there is no pain, though there may be the feeling of something present.
Risk factors may include recurrent throat infections.Tonsil stones contain a biofilm composed of a number of different bacteria. While they most commonly occur in the palatine tonsils, they may also occur in the lingual tonsils. Tonsil stones have been recorded weighing from 0.3 g to 42 g.They are often discovered during medical imaging for other reasons.
If tonsil stones do not bother the patient, no treatment is needed. Otherwise gargling salt water and manual removal may be tried. Chlorhexidine may also be tried. Surgical treatment may include partial or complete tonsil removal. Up to 10% of people have tonsil stones. Gender does not influence the chance of having tonsil stones, but older people are more commonly affected.