KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICE TOWARDS ORAL SUBMUCOUS FIBROSIS AND ITS ADJUVANT THERAPY

Abstract

Introduction: Oral Submucous Fibrosis (OSMF) is a chronic progressive debilitating disease of oral cavity resulting from the habits like chewing areca nut and its products. It has a high risk of morbidity. The aim of the present study is to evaluate the awareness of osmf and its adjuvant therapy for treatment of osmf. Material and methods: It include 100 dentists from various parts of India and a questionnaire of 10 questions were preformed and distributed to them. Response were collected and assessment has been done accordingly. Results: Most of the dentist are aware of osmf and the adjuvant therapy of treating osmf. Conclusion: OSMF is mostly a disease of the Indian sub-continent, where chewing arecanut is widespread. Traditional medicine helps also often cure symptoms, but also eliminates root causes of illness. However, more research is still needed on alternative and traditional medicines and their efficacy and effectiveness in the treatment of oral diseases.