Zinc and vitamin A can minimise the severity of oral submucous fibrosis

Dhariwal, Richa; Mukherjee, Sanjit; Pattanayak, Sweta; Chakraborty, Anutosh; Ray, Jharna; Chaudhuri, Keya

doi:10.1136/bcr.10.2009.2348

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“…Oral submucous fibrosis was previously thought to be exclusively found in adults, but there are numerous recent reports of pediatric cases . In addition, familial occurrence and differential susceptibility on the basis of exposure and age of chewing and response to treatment have directed research toward genetic explanations for the pathogenesis of the disease.…”

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Oral submucous fibrosis: A global challenge. Rising incidence, risk factors, management, and research priorities

Ray

Chatterjee

Chaudhuri

2019

Periodontology 2000

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Oral submucous fibrosis is a potentially malignant disorder of the oral cavity, with a high rate of malignant transformation. It is very common among habitual areca nut chewers. The pathogenesis of oral submucous fibrosis is not well established, but it is believed to be a disease of multifactorial origin, including areca nut chewing, ingestion of chilies, genetic factors, immunologic processes and nutritional deficiencies. Genetically susceptible individuals when exposed to areca nut chewing develop this disease over a variable period of time. Oral submucous fibrosis is considered to be a disease of collagen metabolism. Several genetic factors are reported but there is no consensus about the exact mechanism of disease initiation. Variations in histopathological presentation are noted among oral submucous fibrosis patients with habitual areca nut chewing in different forms and other additive agents, eg betel quid, pan masala and gutkha, together with a variety of tobacco habits. The role of epigenetic modifications, such as miRNA regulation, and DNA methylation is also being reported as part of the pathogenesis of oral submucous fibrosis. A combined approach, including analysis of genetic and epigenetic regulations with different habits, might be helpful to better understand the contributory factors and pathogenesis of this serious disorder.

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Oral submucous fibrosis: A global challenge. Rising incidence, risk factors, management, and research priorities

Ray

Chatterjee

Chaudhuri

2019

Periodontology 2000

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“…Beneficial results have Pathophysiology of oral submucous fibrosis been achieved when medication and physical therapy are combined. The treatment of oral submucous fibrosis has been presented to be significantly impacted by exercise [ 11 ].…”

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Physiotherapeutic Approach in Oral Submucous Fibrosis: A Systematic Review

Chitlange,

Phansopkar

2023

Cureus

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One of the most poorly recognized and inadequately managed diseases, oral submucous fibrosis progresses over time. Betel nut eating is the foremost cause of oral submucous fibrosis. One such condition is oral submucous fibrosis, which is characterized by severe trismus, disability, and a higher risk of cancer. The mouth opening gradually decreases, which is related to difficulty eating, altered gustatory sensation, and mouth dryness, leading to decreased oral intake. The main and beginning signs include decreased mouth opening, pain, difficulty eating, dry mouth, and blanching of the buccal mucosa. This is treated first with medication, then with exercises for the mouth that a physiotherapist has recommended. However, the function of a physical therapist is not clearly defined. Physiotherapy may be used with other therapies to treat oral submucous fibrosis. Mouth-opening exercises, ultrasound, and other therapeutic interventions are available. This article tries to describe the kind of physical therapy that can be recommended for treating oral submucous fibrosis. It is crucial to understand pain management, physiotherapy management for grade III and IV oral submucous fibrosis various additional exercises, modalities and their ideal dose, and strategy for the long-term effect of the treatments to conduct further research.

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“…Physiotherapy management includes excercises which has proven to have a great impact on treatment of oral submucous fibrosis. [7][8][9]…”

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Role of physiotherapy in oral submucous fibrosis

Hassan¹,

Bhateja²

2020

JSIP

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Oral submucous fibrosis is a chronic, progressive, high risk premalignant condition seen mostly in the Indian subcontinent. It is mostly linked to betel consumption as a causative factor. The primary problem with oral submucous fibrosis is the stiffness of the mouth or difficulty in mouth opening. This is treated with medication followed by the use of exercises of the mouth prescribed by a physiotherapist. However, the role of the physiotherapist is not well defined. This article attempts to describe the type and method of exercises which can be prescribed in the treatment of oral submucous fibrosis (OSMF).

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Zinc and vitamin A can minimise the severity of oral submucous fibrosis

Cited by 12 publications

References 6 publications

Oral submucous fibrosis: A global challenge. Rising incidence, risk factors, management, and research priorities

Oral submucous fibrosis: A global challenge. Rising incidence, risk factors, management, and research priorities

Physiotherapeutic Approach in Oral Submucous Fibrosis: A Systematic Review

Role of physiotherapy in oral submucous fibrosis

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