A Demographic Study on Oral Submucous Fibrosis in a Tertiary Care Hospital in Chennai
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2017, Vol 17, Issue 2
Abstract
Background: Oral Submucous Fibrosis (OSF) is a premalignant disorder, mainly caused by arecanut chewing in various forms. OSF is predominantly seen in Indian Sub continent due to the habit of arecanut chewing. OSF is a chronic, progressive premalignant disorder which can lead to Squamous Cell Carcinoma. Aim: The purpose of the study was to retrospectively evaluate the epidemiologic profile of patients with OSF. Materials and Methods: OSF cases were retrospectively analyzed for a period of one year from December 2015 to 2016, for age, gender, habits, duration, symptoms, stage, interincisal mouth opening and associated oral lesions like squamous cell carcinoma and leukoplakia. The findings were formulated to chart the trends in patients reported to Department of Dental Surgery, Stanley Medical College & Hospital. Results: Total of 115 OSF patients were analyzed with a male to female ratio of 5:1 with the mean age of 36 years. Restricted mouth opening was present in 34.78%. 32.17% had the symptom of burning sensation. 53.04% were mawa chewers with 39.13% had the habit for 1 to 5 years. Mouth opening was reduced to 26-35mm in 34.78% and 4 patients had Squamous cell carcinoma. Conclusion: OSF is one of the major public health problem. Therefore oral health care professionals should create awareness among the public regarding the risk habits and its cessation.
Authors and Affiliations
K. Bakyalakshmi . . , K. Ram kumar2, G. Gomathi3 . . , D. Karthikeyan4 . .
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