ORAL SUBMUCOUS FIBROSIS IN 12 YEAR OLD BOY: A RARE CASE REPORT

A 12-year-old Indian male patient presented with difficulty in mouth opening. He had also given the history of burning sensation during eating. Patient had given the history of SWEETY SUPARI chewing. On intra oral examination, blanching was present on faucial area, right and left buccal mucosa. On palpation fibrotic bands were palpable in right and left buccal mucosa. On the basis of clinical examination and habit history the patient was diagnosed with oral submucous fibrosis. A comprehensive treatment plan was made based on conservative management. Patient was advised to quit the bad habit of chewing SWEETY SUPARI. Vitamin B complex supplements, antioxidants, multivitamins along with Triamcinolone Acetonide 0.1% were prescribed. Oral physiotherapy was also advised. Patient was advised to take green vegetables and non-spicy food along with orange juice. World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research SJIF Impact Factor 7.523 Volume 6, Issue 11, 447-452. Case Report ISSN 2277– 7105 Article Received on 27 July 2017, Revised on 16 August 2017, Accepted on 05 Sept. 2017 DOI: 10.20959/wjpr201711-9129 *Corresponding Author Dr. Mobeen Khan Senior Lecturer, Department of Oral medicine and Radiology, Chandra Dental College and Hospital Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh, India.