Response of lycopene in treatment of oral submucous fibrosis
Journal Title: International Dental Journal of Student Research - Year 2016, Vol 4, Issue 4
Abstract
Introduction: Oral Submucous Fibrosis (OSF) is a well-known precancerous condition with malignant transformation rate as high as 7.6%. It results in marked rigidity of oral cavity and an eventual inability to open the mouth. Although OSF has a high rate of morbidity but no reliable treatment modality for its management has been developed yet. Objective: To determine the frequency of positive response of oral lycopene in the treatment of patients with Oral Submucous Fibrosis. Methods:A descriptive case series of patients with OSF was conducted at our institution for a period of 6 months i.e.18-11-2014 to 18-05-2015 in the Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, King Edward Medical University, Lahore. Data was collected by using non-probability sampling technique. After informed consent, all patients were prescribed lycopene 30 mg BD dose for a period of 6 months. Changes in mouth opening (IIO) was measured every month for each patient. Data was entered and analyzed using SPSS 20
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Ali Ammar Hassan, Asad Aizaz Chatha, Zohaib Ahmed, Saud Iqbal, Hassan Tariq Bhatti, Muhammad Sohail
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