Author : Dr. vishal thakur, dr. supriya jassal, dr. atul kumar3 ,dr. sadaf j malik,dr. pallavi sharma, dr. shivangi sahi
Keyword : Osmf, betel, oral disease, oral cancer, tobacco, fibrosis
Subject : General dentistry
Article Type : Review article
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Abstract : Oral submucous fibrosis (OSMF) is a premalignant condition caused by betel chewing. OSMF is a premalignant condition that can lead to oral cancer. A risk that is further increased by concomitant tobacco consumption. OSMF is a diagnosis based on clinical symptoms and confirmation by histopathology. Major constituents of betel quid are arecoline from betel nuts and copper, which are responsible for fibroblast dysfunction and fibrotic band formation. Drug therapy include antifibrotic, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidants, homemade remedies including turmeric and tulsi . Prevention is most important in case of OSMF , because severe cases of OSMF are irreversible
Article by : DrVishal Thakur
Article add date : 2021-04-20
How to cite : Dr. vishal thakur, dr. supriya jassal, dr. atul kumar3 ,dr. sadaf j malik,dr. pallavi sharma, dr. shivangi sahi. (2021-April-20). A short review on osmf: oral sub mucous fibrosis. retrieved from https://www.openacessjournal.com/abstract/708