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ArticleJournal of pharmacy & bioallied sciences2025

Evaluating the Effectiveness of Physiotherapy in the Management of Oral Submucous Fibrosis.

Nidhi Thakur, Rohit Sharma, Uday Narayan Sharma, Mysore K Sunil, Sunil Sharma, Niharika Sharma, Mrunal Meshram

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Article in Journal of pharmacy & bioallied sciences, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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7 authors.

Nidhi ThakurDepartment of Dentistry, RBTS Homeopathic Government Medical College and Hospital, Muzaffarpur, Bihar, India.
Rohit SharmaDepartment of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Nims Dental College and Hospital, Nims University Rajasthan, Jaipur, India.
Uday Narayan SharmaDepartment of TB and Chest Medicine, ANMMCH, Gaya, Bihar, India.
Mysore K SunilDepartment of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Nims Dental College and Hospital, Nims University Rajasthan, Jaipur, India.
Sunil SharmaDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Nims Dental College and Hospital, Pro VC, Nims University Rajasthan, Jaipur, India.
Niharika SharmaDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Jaipur Dental College and Hospital, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.
Mrunal MeshramDepartment of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Sharad Pawar Dental College and Hospital, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Sawangi, Wardha, Maharashtra, India.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: Oral Submucous Fibrosis (OSMF) is a chronic, progressive disorder leading to fibrosis, trismus, and burning sensation. Physiotherapy is a non-invasive approach aimed at improving oral mobility. Materials and Methods: A total of 50 OSMF patients underwent daily physiotherapy exercises using ice cream sticks for six months. Mouth opening was measured at baseline, 1 month, 3 months, and 6 months. Pain levels were assessed using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS). Results: Physiotherapy led to a moderate increase in mouth opening, but pain relief and symptom improvement were limited. Compliance was a challenge due to patient discomfort. Conclusion: Physiotherapy is a viable conservative treatment for OSMF but should be combined with adjunct therapies for better symptom management and long-term effectiveness.

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oral cancerOSMFphysiotherapyVAS

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PMID40511090
PMCPMC12156672

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