2020
DOI: 10.32553/ijmbs.v4i1.863
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Prevalence of Oral Submucous Fibrosis and Periodontal Health Status in Patients Chewing Gutka From Bihar Region

Abstract: Smokeless tobacco (ST) chewing warranties special attention in India because of its popularity and widespread social acceptance. The major factors that persist to encourage people to use smokeless form of tobacco are its low price, ease of purchase, and the widely held misconception of purported medicinal value in curing toothache, headache, and in decreasing hunger. Furthermore, in contrast to smoking, there is no taboo against using ST. The lifestyle, socioeconomic status, and the standards of living of indu… Show more

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“…(21) In severe cases, patients might have difficulty speaking, swallowing, and maintaining oral hygiene. This disease is found mostly in females aged 11-60 years, most commonly in the 45-50 age range (22) , and its most common site is the buccal mucosa. (23) Oral submucosal fibrosis is strongly related to betel nut chewing.…”
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“…(21) In severe cases, patients might have difficulty speaking, swallowing, and maintaining oral hygiene. This disease is found mostly in females aged 11-60 years, most commonly in the 45-50 age range (22) , and its most common site is the buccal mucosa. (23) Oral submucosal fibrosis is strongly related to betel nut chewing.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%