Health Condition 1: null- Oral Submucous Fibrosis
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Diode laser (Zolar Plus 960 nm): Diode laser used at 2W power continuous, contact cutting mode.
Control Intervention1: NIL: NIL
Sponsors
Maulana Azad Institute Of Dental Sciences
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Clinically and histopathologically proven cases of OSMF 1) Positive history of chewing areca nut or one of its commercial preparation, difficulty in swallowing and chewing, and burning sensation on eating spicy food. 2) Restricted mouth opening and changes in the oral mucous membrane including the presence of vertical fibrous bands , stiffnessand blanching. 30 positive history of tobacco, smoking, betel quid and alcohol.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1) Those who were not willing to participate. 2)Patients who were already undertaking some treatment for existing potentially malignant disorder. 3)Patients with severe systemic disease.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Evaluation of burning sensation score, mouth opening, tongue protrusion and cheek flexibility within group.Timepoint: day 3,7,15 and after every 4 weeks for 9 months. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Reporting of malignant transformation over period of 9 months.Timepoint: Every 4 week for 9 months. | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Prerna Piyush
Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences
Outcome results
None listed