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VOL. 5, ISSUE 2 (2023)
Hearing efficiency in oral submucous fibrosis: A clinical study
Authors
Sneha Sanwal, Shyamalima Bhattacharyya, Nandita Gautam
Abstract
Oral Submucous Fibrosis (OSMF) is a chronic, progressive disease of the
oral mucosa caused by areca nut chewing, chilli ingestion, autoimmune, and
genetic predisposition. The condition begins with a burning sensation and an
inability to tolerate spicy meals, followed by a gradual restriction in mouth
opening owing to oral mucosa fibrosis. Hearing efficiency is reduced when
fibrosis spreads into the nasopharynx. Because there have been few studies to
evaluate hearing disability in OSMF patients, the present research was
attempted to demonstrate the same. To assess hearing efficiency in patients
with varying degrees of Oral Submucous Fibrosis. The case study covers 30 osmf
patients of different levels who were tested for hearing efficacy using
audiometry. Hearing threshold was compared in different grades of osmf. The
present study revealed a significant association between OSMF and hearing deficit.
Involvement of the palatal muscles with OSMF may decrease the patency of the
Eustachian tube, leading to conductive hearing loss. Therefore, the protocol for
managing OSMF patients should include ENT consultation and treatment for
hearing deficit in order to increase the success rate of treatment.
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Pages:27-30
How to cite this article:
Sneha Sanwal, Shyamalima Bhattacharyya, Nandita Gautam "Hearing efficiency in oral submucous fibrosis: A clinical study". International Journal of Dental Research, Vol 5, Issue 2, 2023, Pages 27-30
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