Year : 2018

Volume : Volume 9

Issue : Issue 3

Address for correspondence :
Dr. Ruchi Mitra.
drruchimitra@gmail.com

Abstract

Background:  Oral submucous fibrosis (OSMF) is the most prevalent potentially malignant disorder that is  associated with betel quid chewing frequently observed among Indian population AIM:  To study and determine the prevalence of oral submucous fibrosis and to evaluate its association with  habitual Gutkha chewing, areca nut, betel nut and betel leaf and other associated adverse habits. Material and methods: The Oral submucous fibrosis patients in the outpatient Department RIMS,Ranchi were examined. The study design was a cross sectional study. A total of 248 OSMF patients were recorded between October 2017 to March 2018. Complete clinical history, including demographic details, various oral habits – the frequency (number of times per day), duration (years of consumption) and type [Areca nut, Pan, Gutkha] were recorded in case record forms.  Result: A majority of patients belonged to Stage II with a mean + SD  (62.34 + 2.13).Many patients were males of age group 36-40 yrs and females in the age group 31-35 yrs. Conclusion: The present study reveals that OSMF is closely associated with the use of  chewing tobacco like gutkha , pan and areca nut. Special efforts are needed to educate the public about the adverse effects of tobacco chewing.

Keywords: OSMF, tobacco, radiology.