Incidence rate of oral submucous fibrosis (OSMF) and its etiology in patients visiting Government Dental College and Hospital, Jamnagar (GDCH, Jamnagar)
Objectives: To assess the incidence rate of OSMF and its etiology in patients attending OPD at GDCH, Jamnagar. Material and Methods: The diagnosis of OSMF was based on clinical examination and evaluating patients “signs and symptoms. Results: The total number of patients affected by OSMF in this tim...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer – Medknow Publications
2014-01-01
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| Series: | Journal of Integrated Health Sciences |
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| Online Access: | https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/2347-6486.238789 |
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| Summary: | Objectives:
To assess the incidence rate of OSMF and its etiology in patients attending OPD at GDCH, Jamnagar.
Material and Methods:
The diagnosis of OSMF was based on clinical examination and evaluating patients “signs and symptoms.
Results:
The total number of patients affected by OSMF in this time duration was 268. Out of these, 230 (85.82%) were male, while 38 were female (14.18%). Therefore, male: female (M:F) ratio was 6:1. 104 males in the age group of 21-30 years constituted a single majority.
Conclusion:
This study reveals that the incidence rate of OSMF in patients visiting GDCH, Jamnagar was 1%. Males were more affected than females. It was seen that the major etiological factors in the development of OSMF was areca nut and gutkha usage by the patients. |
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| ISSN: | 2347-6486 2347-6494 |