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

[Audio] Hello everyone This video is about oral submucous fibrosis and its impact on quality of life.

[Audio] Oral submucous fibrosis is a. ORAL SUBMUCOUS FIBROSIS.

[Audio] According to the most recent data,. 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.

[Audio] , all of which can lead to a person's declining self-confidence and ability to interact with others.