Abstract: Oral submucous fibrosis is chronic premalignant disease characteried by juxtaepithelial inflammatory reaction and progressive fibrosis. The jaws become rigid to the point that the person is unable to open the mouth. This condition is associated with areca nut or betel quid chewing.
We evaluated use of nasolabial flap after aggressive release of fibrosis. Patient had undergone physiotherapy and 1 year regular followup , achieved interincisal opening of >35 mm.
Keywords: Nasolabial flap, oral submucous fibrosis, reduced mouth opening, trismus.
Title: Nasolabial Flap in Oral Submucous Fibrosis: A Case Study
Author: Dr. Vinayak M., Dr. Seemit S., Dr. Harish S., Dr. Pulkit K., Dr. Anuj D., Dr. Raman B.
International Journal of Healthcare Sciences
ISSN 2348-5728 (Online)
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