A Study to analyze the Different Patterns of Quid Usage among Subjects with Chewer's Mucosa

Abstract

Aim: Betel chewer's mucosa, although not considered as a potentially malignant lesion, has been suggested to be a precursor of oral submucous fibrosis (OSMF). Thus a study was undertaken to asses various quid chewing patterns in patients with chewer's mucosa and to evaluate possible association between chewer's mucosa and a particular quid usage pattern. Materials and methods:The study was done on 150 subjects clinically diagnosed of having chewer's mucosa lesion. After complete oral examination, a detailed habit history was taken through preformed questionnaire. The data obtained was analyzed using Chi-square test.Results: Among the 150 subjects males to female ratio was 8:2. Majority of the subjects were within the age group of 20 to 30 years and chewed a combination of betel leaf, arecanut, tobacco, lime. Majority of the subjects of chewer's mucosa used the quid for a duration of 1 to 5 years, a frequency of three to five quid per day. Conclusion:In the present study, chewer's mucosa was seen in majority of the subjects who used the quid for a duration of 1 to 5 years, a frequency of three to five quid per day and chewed the quid containing betel leaf, arecanut, tobacco, lime as its constituents.

Betel quid oral lichenoid lesions: a hospital based cross‐sectional study

“…Processed quid is available in attractive and inexpensive packets with added flavors, and are aggressively marketed . Extreme weather conditions in northwest India make it difficult to obtain the unprocessed forms of quid containing raw betel leaf, tobacco and areca nut, which are usually cultivated in rain‐fed areas with good irrigation.…”

“…Processed quid is available in attractive and inexpensive packets with added flavors, and are aggressively marketed. 17 Extreme weather conditions in northwest India make it difficult to obtain the unprocessed forms of quid containing raw betel leaf, tobacco and areca nut, which are usually cultivated in rain-fed areas with good irrigation. Moreover, extreme climatic conditions affect the quality of unprocessed quid contents, which can be retained by processing and packing these products, and making them easily available in India and worldwide.…”