A systematic review of medical interventions for oral submucous fibrosis and future research opportunities.

AR, Kerr; S, Warnakulasuriya; AJ, Mighell; T, Dietrich; M, Nasser; J, Rimal; A, Jalil; MM, Bornstein; T, Nagao; F, Fortune; VH, Hazarey; PA, Reichart; S, Silverman; NW, Johnson

doi:10.1111/j.1601-0825.2011.01791.x

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A systematic review of medical interventions for oral submucous fibrosis and future research opportunities.

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Authors:

Kerr AR

Warnakulasuriya S

Mighell AJ

Abstract

Oral Diseases (2011) 17 (Suppl. 1), 42-57 Oral submucous fibrosis (OSF) is a chronic, insidious disease caused by areca nut use, and is associated with both significant morbidity (including pain and reduced oral opening) and an increased risk for malignancy. This systematic review explored and updat...

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