Role of Collagen membrane in the treatment of advanced stage of Oral submucous fibrosis: A case report
Journal Title: Saudi Journal of Oral and Dental Research - Year 2017, Vol 2, Issue 7
Abstract
Abstract: Oral submucous fibrosis has a high rate of morbidity because it causes a progressive inability to open the mouth, resulting in difficulty in eating and consequent nutritional deficiencies. Oral submucous fibrosis also has a significant mortality rate because it is a premalignant condition and malignant transformation has been noticed. Here, we report the role of collagen membrane in surgical management of OSMF Grade-IV. Keywords: Granulation tissue formation, Growth factors, Fibrosis
Authors and Affiliations
Mohd. Kamran Farooqui, Rehan Siddiqui, Sushant Kumar Soni, Mohammad Arif Khan, Haya Siddiqui
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