Journal of Research and Advancement in Dentistry
Official publication of Magadh University and Kolhan University, Government of Bihar and Jharkhand, India
Official publication of Magadh University and Kolhan University, Government of Bihar and Jharkhand, India
Year : 2019
Volume : Volume 10
Issue : Issue 2
Address for correspondence :
Dr. Shweta Rai
ShwetaRai@gmail.com
Background: Oral submucous fibrosis (OSMF) is a chronic disease with multifactorial etiology. The present study was conducted to assess role of buccal pad of fat in cases of OSMF. Materials & Methods: The present study was conducted on 46 patients of OSMF of both genders. The surgeries were performed under general anesthesia with fibro-optic nasal intubation. Mouth opening exercises were started postoperatively after 36 hours using Fergusson’s mouth gag or wooden spatulas. Mouth opening was assessed pre- operatively, after 1 month, 3 months and 6 months. Results: Out of 46 patients, males were 30 and females were 16. Mouth opening pre- operatively was 14.2 mm, after 1 month was 25.8 mm, after 3 months was 34.6 mm and 6 months was 42.5 mm. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). Conclusion: Authors found that the cases of oral submucous fibrosis can be well managed with buccal pad of fat.
Keywords: Buccal fat, OSMF, Mouth gag.
