Oral submucous fibrosis: Comparing clinical grading with duration and frequency of habit among areca nut and its products chewers

Ali, Fareedi Mukram; Aher, Vinit; Prasant, M C; Bhushan, Premanshu; Mudhol, Anupama; Suryavanshi, Harshal N

doi:10.4103/0973-1482.119353

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“…Areca nut (usually incorporated in betel quid) is the fourth most common psychoactive substance in the world (after caffeine, alcohol and nicotine), its use extending to several hundred million people. It has been estimated that betel quid is used by about 10-20% of the world's population and that globally up to 600 million users chew areca nut [3]. In the present prospective study there were 50 subjects (44 males and 6 females) with a male to female ratio of 7.3:1 which shows very strong male predilection.…”

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“…In the present prospective study there were 50 subjects (44 males and 6 females) with a male to female ratio of 7.3:1 which shows very strong male predilection. Although OSF affects both sexes, but male predominance for this condition has been noted in many studies [3]. Literature survey of the gender distribution has shown wide variations in the occurrence of OSF.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…As a result of transmigration of populations, an increasing number of cases are being seen in other countries [3]. Globally, areca nut is among the most common addictions following tobacco, alcohol and caffeine.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…In day-today clinical practice our dental researchers reported different oral mucosal alterations. OSF is one such pathological condition [3]. Keeping the above points in view the purpose of this study is to correlate the clinical staging and histopathological grading of OSF with different habit and habit variables to assess the severity of disease.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Its usage is very popular in India, Taiwan and parts of Southern China. Its chronic use contributes significantly to the high incidence of oral cancer in these countries [3]. Malignant transformation rate of OSF was found to be in the range of 0.5-6% [4].…”

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Clinico-Pathological Evaluation and Correlation of Stages of Oral Submucous Fibrosis with Different Habits

Gaikwad¹

2015

J Interdiscipl Med Dent Sci

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Objective: Oral Submucous Fibrosis (OSF) is a precancerous condition and is mainly associated with the chewing of areca nut. This study was undertaken to correlate the etiological factors (duration, frequency, style and chewing habit) associated with OSF with clinical grading and histological staging. Methodology:A total of 50 clinically and histopathologically diagnosed cases of OSF were included in the study. Detailed clinical examination of each patient was done; emphasizing on their habit. Clinical grading and histological staging of each case was done and the data was recorded in a prescribed format. Statistical analysis was done using chi-square test. Result and observation: A total of 50 subjects were studied, with a male to female ratio of 7.3:1 with age range of 20-30 year. Gutkha-chewing habit alone was identified in 46% of subjects and those associated with gutkha and tobacco were 33.3% with a mean ± S.D=32 ± 11.51. Conclusion:The widespread habit of chewing gutkha plays a major role in the development of Oral Submucous Fibrosis than any other habit. The duration and frequency of its use and type of areca nut product has effect on the incidence and severity of OSF.

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Clinico-Pathological Evaluation and Correlation of Stages of Oral Submucous Fibrosis with Different Habits

Gaikwad¹

2015

J Interdiscipl Med Dent Sci

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Fibrotomy with diode laser (980 nm) and habit correlation in oral submucous fibrosis: a report of 30 cases

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To evaluate the efficacy of laser fibrotomy in patients with oral submucous fibrosis (OSMF) and also to correlate the habit variables causing OSMF. Thirty patients diagnosed clinically and histopathologically with OSMF were included in the study. Laser fibrotomy was done under local anesthesia using Zolar diode laser (980 nm frequency) at 2-W power in contact mode with fibro-optic cutting tip. The patients were advised to practice mouth-opening exercises rigorously, and topical corticosteroid was given for burning sensation and pain for 6 months. Pre- and post-treatment comparison of mouth opening, burning sensation, tongue protrusion, and cheek flexibility was analyzed after a follow-up period of 9 months. After a follow-up period of 9 months from the surgical intervention, the mean value of difference in pre- and post-treatment of VAS score, mouth opening, and tongue protrusion was found to be 3.3 ± 2.1, 7.7 ± 5.1, 1.6 ± 2.7, and 0.38 ± 0.61 respectively. Using the Wilcoxon signed rank test, all the above difference in mean was found to be significant with p value < 0.05. With above suggested significant results, lasers can provide an alternative and better means for surgical fibrotomy, relieving trismus in moderate OSMF as they are minimally invasive, cause less hemorrhage, and have faster healing and minimal surgical site scaring and relapse.

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Hearing Efficiency in Oral Submucous Fibrosis: A Clinical Study

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Lunagariya

2020

Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg

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Oral Submucous fibrosis (OSMF) is a chronic insidious disease of oral mucosa that occurs due to areca-nut chewing, consumption of chillies, autoimmunity and genetic predisposition. The disease starts with burning sensation and inability to tolerate spicy foods with gradual reduction in mouth opening due to fibrosis of the oral mucosa. The extension of fibrosis into the naso pharynx leads to reduction in hearing efficiency. As very few studies had been done to evaluate the hearing disability in OSMF patients, this study had been undertaken to prove the same. To evaluate hearing efficiency in patients with Oral Submucous Fibrosis of various grades of severity. Presentation includes 30 patients of osmf with various grades and evaluated for hearing efficacy by audiometry. Hearing threshold was compared in different grades of osmf. The present study revealed a significant association between OSMF and hearing deficit. Involvement of the palatal muscles with OSMF may decrease the patency of the Eustachian tube, leading to conductive hearing loss. Therefore, the protocol for managing OSMF patients should include ENT consultation and treatment for hearing deficit in order to increase the success rate of treatment.

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Oral submucous fibrosis: Comparing clinical grading with duration and frequency of habit among areca nut and its products chewers

Cited by 39 publications

References 36 publications

Clinico-Pathological Evaluation and Correlation of Stages of Oral Submucous Fibrosis with Different Habits

Clinico-Pathological Evaluation and Correlation of Stages of Oral Submucous Fibrosis with Different Habits

Fibrotomy with diode laser (980 nm) and habit correlation in oral submucous fibrosis: a report of 30 cases

Hearing Efficiency in Oral Submucous Fibrosis: A Clinical Study

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