Oral Submucous Fibrosis

💊Treatment Options

• 1The most important step in management is complete and immediate cessation of areca nut and betel quid chewing
• 2without which the condition will continue to progress regardless of other treatment. Medical management includes intralesional injections of corticosteroids or other agents to reduce fibrosis
• 3along with nutritional supplementation and mouth-opening exercises to maintain jaw mobility. Surgical release of fibrous bands is used in advanced cases with severe restriction of mouth opening
• 4and regular monitoring for early signs of oral cancer is essential given the condition's malignant potential.