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What is a good treatment for oral submucous fibrosis?
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Steroid therapy: Oral submucous fibrosis is charecterized by stiffening and restricted mobility of the oral mucous membrane. Leading to difficulty in mouth opening and eating. This is a precancerous lesion and be treated with intralesional corticosteroids and regular stretching of the oral soft tissue.
Answered 7/2/2013
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