Evaluation of Habit Patterns and Clinical Findings of Oral Submucous Fibrosis in South Indian Population
Journal Title: Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences - Year 2016, Vol 6, Issue 7
Abstract
Objective To evaluate the habit patterns and clinical features of oral submucous fibrosis. Materials and Methods A hospital-based cross sectional study was conducted in a sample of 75 subjects with clinically diagnosed oral submucous fibrosis. Prior to the treatment, a detailed habit history was elicited. Clinical symptoms and signs were recorded. Mouth opening, cheek flexibility and tongue protrusion were also recorded. Results 93.33% had the habit of using processed areca nut products like Gutkha (54.66%), Mawa (20%). The burning sensation was the most common symptom seen in 82% of cases, followed by restricted mouth opening. Blanching and palpable fibrous bands were present in all cases. The mean mouth opening of the sample was 32.73 (±9.10) mm, cheek flexibility was 6.48 (±3.06) mm, and tongue protrusion was 43.92 (±10.24) mm. Conclusion It is important to be familiar with the habit patterns and clinical features of oral submucous fibrosis to facilitate early diagnosis and prompt management to reduce oral cancer-related morbidity and mortality
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C. Sridhar, Ramachandran Sudarshan
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