Oral Submucous Fibrosis. A Guide to Diagnosis and Management

I. Introduction to Oral Submucous Fibrosis
1. Oral Submucous Fibrosis: A Historical Perspective
2. Epidemiology of Oral Submucous Fibrosis: Prevalence and Trends
3. Clinical Features: Oral Submucous Fibrosis
4. Associated Conditions of Oral Submucous Fibrosis
5. Oral Submucous Fibrosis in Childhood
6. Classification Systems for Oral Submucous Fibrosis
7. Malignant Transformation of Oral Submucous Fibrosis
II. Aetiology of Oral Submucous Fibrosis
8. Lifestyle Factors
9. Genetic Aspects of Oral Submucous Fibrosis
10. Diet and Micronutrients
III. Aetiopathogenesis of Oral Submucous Fibrosis
11. In Vivo and In Vitro Experimental Evidence
12. Fibrogenic Factors and Molecular Mechanisms
IV. Investigative Techniques for Oral Submucous Fibrosis
13. Noninvasive Diagnostic Techniques in Oral Submucous Fibrosis
14. Pathology of Oral Submucous Fibrosis
15. Biomarkers in Oral Submucous Fibrosis
V. Management of Oral Submucous Fibrosis
16. Medical Management of Oral Submucous Fibrosis
17. Curcumin as a Chemopreventive Agent for Oral Submucous Fibrosis
18. Surgical Management of Oral Submucous Fibrosis
VI. Areca Nut Addiction and Treatment
19. Areca Nut Addiction: Tools to Assess Addiction
20. Behavioural Interventions for Areca Nut Cessation in the Prevention and Management of Oral Submucous Fibrosis
21. Pharmaceutical Agents for Areca Nut Cessation
22. World Literature: Bibliography

The book presents guides to the diagnosis and management of Oral Submucous Fibrosis, and includes a concise update on the recent evidence on aetiology and aetiopathogenesis to educate the reader on the prevention of the disease. Oral Submucous Fibrosis is a potentially malignant disorder that leads to the development of oral cancer. The first part of the book is dedicated to the epidemiology, the clinical features and the classification of Oral Submucous Fibrosis and associated conditions. The aetiology of Oral Submucous Fibrosis including lifestyle and genetic factors is discussed in the second part of the book followed by two chapters on the etiopathogenesis of the disease. Readers will find clear guidance on investigative techniques and the management of Oral Submucous Fibrosis. The last part of the book considers the connection between Areca nut and the disease and outlines methods of supporting areca nut chewers on habit cessation. The book is designed to serve as a comprehensive resource and reference in the oral health domain for learners at all levels, researchers, clinicians, and public health professionals. It will be of great value for students and trainees on any graduate program in dentistry.