QUALITY OF LIFE IN ORAL SUBMUCOUS FIBROSIS Dr. Shailesh M. Gondivkar BDS, MDS, Ph.D. Department of Oral Medicine & Radiology, Government Dental College & Hospital, Nagpur 440003, Maharashtra India

QUALITY OF LIFE IN ORAL SUBMUCOUS FIBROSIS Dr. Shailesh M. Gondivkar BDS, MDS, Ph.D. Department of Oral Medicine & Radiology, Government Dental College & Hospital, Nagpur 440003, Maharashtra India.

ORAL SUBMUCOUS FIBROSIS. Chronic insidious disease that affects the lamina propria of the oral mucosa and as the disease advances it involves tissues deeper in the submucosa of the oral cavity resulting in loss of fibroelasticity leading to trismus.

Epidemiology: People from South and South East Asian nations Prevalence: Climbed from 0.03 to 6.42 in last forty years.

Etiology: Multifactorial; arecoline in the areca nut is the primary causative agent OSF: Most common oral mucosal disorder among habitual areca nut chewers.

The disease's most alarming concern is the younger population's growing desire for this long-standing, acceptable behavior Malignant potential: 4.2% - 6% The mortality rate of OSF is noteworthy among all potentially cancerous conditions of the oral mucosa.

An individual's perception of his position in life in the context of the culture and value system in which he lives and with his goals, expectations and standards and concerns.

Cognitive, spiritual, physical, psychological, social, economic, and economic components Disruption in one area may affect other areas, which may eventually affect the entire QoL QoL is regarded as a crucial and frequently required health outcome metric.

Oral health related QoL (OHRQoL): A crucial element of the Global Oral Health Program in the WHO's 2003 World Oral Health Report Functional oral cavity allows an individual to achieve his/her day-to-day activities Issues with the mouth can cause discomfort, difficulty in speaking, eating, and esthetics.