Abstract :
Oral Submucous Fibrosis (OSF) is a potential premalignant condition, mainly associated with the chewing
of areca nut and is prevalent in South Asian population. In this paper we describe a case of oral submucous
fibrosis treated surgically with bilateral excision, coronoidectomy and reconstruction with buccal fat pad
and collagen. Early diagnosis and management reduces the need for surgical intervention. However due to
advances in the surgical field, management is not cumbersome as earlier. This case report briefs about the
management of a stage III case of OSF, and a protocol for management of the disease as a whole.
Keyword :
Oral Submucous fibrosis, Coronoidectomy, Stage III OSF, Buccal fat pad.