Can Diode LASER Fibrotomy be a Game Changer in Management of Oral Submucous Fibrosis?
Oral submucous fibrosis (OSMF) is a detrimental, gradual, non-reversible disorder caused by prolonged areca nut consumption. It leads to mucosal stiffness and functional morbidity due to associated symptoms like a burning sensation, ulceration, pain, blanching, trismus, and sunken cheeks. To reduce...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2025-04-01
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| Series: | Journal of Indian Academy of Oral Medicine and Radiology |
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| Online Access: | https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/jiaomr.jiaomr_386_24 |
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| Summary: | Oral submucous fibrosis (OSMF) is a detrimental, gradual, non-reversible disorder caused by prolonged areca nut consumption. It leads to mucosal stiffness and functional morbidity due to associated symptoms like a burning sensation, ulceration, pain, blanching, trismus, and sunken cheeks. To reduce the deteriorating complications of conventional surgical management like more fibrosis and scarification, a minimally invasive approach with light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation (LASER) therapy provides the advantages of a reduced operating time, less bleeding, optimal recovery, less scarring, and relapse. This short communication presents a case report of Grade III OSMF successfully treated with diode LASER fibrotomy and adjunct therapy, including submucosal intralesional injections and oral physiotherapy with Heister’s mouth gag. |
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| ISSN: | 0972-1363 0975-1572 |