Abstract
Oral submucous fibrosis (OSF) is a chronic disease of the oral cavity which is more commonly found in patients in the Asian subcontinent and the Far East. It is characterised by the progressive build up of constricting bands of collagen in the cheeks and adjacent structures of the mouth which can severely restrict mouth opening and tongue movement and cause problems with speech and swallowing.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Journal | Cochrane Database Syst Rev |
| Volume | 4 |
| Early online date | 23 Apr 2008 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 23 Apr 2008 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Adult
- Carotenoids
- Hot Temperature
- Humans
- Oral Submucous Fibrosis
- Pentoxifylline
- Steroids
- Vasodilator Agents