VARIOUS TREATMENT MODALITIES IN ORAL SUBMUCOUS FIBROSIS: A REVIEW OF LITERATURE

Abstract

Oral submucous fibrosis is a persistent, pre-cancerous condition of the oral mucosa, which is related with betel quid chewing habit. OSMF is strongly connected with the risk of oral cancer. Hence, it is very important to treat and manage OSMF in early stages. The purpose of this review was to highlight various treatment modalities for OSMF with little emphasis on clinical and histopathological features of OSMF. Various types of treatment modalities include conservative methods, medical management, and invasive methods like surgical elimination of the fibrotic bands and combined therapy. Our review of the literature for treatment of OSMF yielded a
spectrum of treatment modalities to manage OSMF. Recent literature proves that the combination of drugs produces effective results in the management of OSMF. However, a more extensive clinical trial is necessary to come to a final conclusion about a particular treatment modality in managing OSMF.