AIM The present study was designed to investigate oral hygiene habits and fluoride use in cystic fibrosis (CF) homozygotes, heterozygotes and healthy controls as a function of caries experience (DMF-T) and oral cleanliness (dental plaque, dental calculus and gingival bleeding). METHODS Oral hygiene habits in CF homozygotes (n=42), heterozygotes (n=48) and healthy controls (n=62) were used in ...

Oral submucous fibrosis (OSF) is caused by aberrant collagen deposition in the oral mucosa. A chronic, creeping, scarring disease of cavity often involving pharynx and upper oesophagus how it's been described for centuries. It most dangerous premalignant condition evolve into malignant tumours 1.5% to 15% cases. found primarily India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh. Submucous fibrosis, ulcerat...

Amongst the list of pre-malignant conditions, Oral Submucous Fibrosis (OSMF) forms one of the most debilitating diseases of the oral cavity. It is predominantly seen among populations using betel quid, indicating areca nut as the most conspicuous agent in the etiological agents. A clear dosedependent relationship In relation to both the duration and frequency of chewing areca nut was revealed, ...