Oral submucous fibrosis: a report of two pediatric cases and a brief review.

J Indian Soc Pedod Prev Dent

Department of Oral Pathology, M. M. C. D. S. R., Mullana, Ambala, Haryana, India.

Published: October 2012

Oral submucous fibrosis is a chronic debilitating disorder which is usually seen in adults with areca nut chewing habit. A rapid upsurge in the popularity of commercial areca nut products, especially among the younger generation, is a cause of grave concern, as satisfactory management is still lacking. Hereby, two pediatric cases of oral submucous fibrosis are reported.

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