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EVALUATION OF EFFICACY OF CURCUMIN AND PHYSIOTHERAPY IN THE MANAGEMENT OF ORAL SUBMUCOUS FIBROSIS - A CLINICAL STUDY

*Dr. Yamuna Rani and Dr. Anuradha Pai

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Abstract

Aim: To clinically determine and Compare the efficacy of curcumin gel and triamcinolone acetonide gel with physiotherapy in the management of oral submucous fibrosis. Materials and Methods: 60 patients of OSMF were randomly divided into 2 groups (Group I and Group II). The group 1patients was given curcumin gel and were asked to apply the gel three times a day on each side of the affected site, by using a sterile cotton guaze or with clean finger tips. The group 2 was given triamcinolone acetonide gel and were asked to apply the gel three times a day on each side of the affected site, by using a sterile cotton gauze or with clean finger tips. The results were subjected to statistical analysis. Ethical committee clearance reference number: TODC/221/ECAL/2020-21. Results: Group I showed better improvement in burning sensation and increase in inter incisal mouth opening when compared to Group II. Both the groups showed a statistically significant reduction in cheek flexibility and tongue protrusion at the end of study period (p

Keywords: OSMF, oral submucous fibrosis, Curcumin, Turmeric, Triamcinolone acetonide and Physiotherapy.