This comprehensive review examines the intricate facets of OSF, encompassing its etiology, clinical features, diagnostic modalities, management strategies, and preventive measures. Oral Submucous Fibrosis (OSF) represents a multifactorial and potentially malignant condition affec...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2025/v8i1230
Ramsay Hunt syndrome is the later sequel of the virus varicella-zoster (chicken pox) and shows geniculate ganglion involvement. The virus involved in this syndrome is Herpes Zoster and the infection is commonly called SHINGLES. It includes vesicular rash on ear and mouth, ear pai...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2025/v8i2320
A mucocele is a prevalent benign lesion of the oral cavity that typically appears when mucus builds up due to the rupture or blockage of tiny salivary gland ducts. It can cause the accumulation of mucus due to changes in the minor salivary glands. Mucocele is the most prevalent c...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2025/v8i1252
Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia (HHT), also known as Osler-Weber-Rendu syndrome, is a rare genetic disorder marked by abnormal blood vessel formation, resulting in telangiectasias (dilated vessels) and arteriovenous malformations (AVMs). These abnormalities affect various o...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2025/v8i1232
Introduction: Oral submucous fibrosis (OSMF) is a chronic, progressive, oral potentially malignant disorder with malignant transformation rates between 7% and 13%. Etiology & Pathogenesis: The disease is primarily associated with areca nut and betel quid chewing, compounded b...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2025/v8i1280
Oral cancer poses a significant threat in India, often leading to fatal outcomes or functional impairment for affected individuals. Effectively managing oral cancer proves to be a complex task due to the influence of prognosis and recurrence factors on treatment strategies. While...
Soft tissue calcifications in the orofacial region are relatively frequent and are often observed unexpectedly during standard radiographic evaluations. They represent a broad group of conditions arising from abnormal calcium salt deposition, which may occur through dystrophic, m...
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