A clinical study on management of oral submucous fibrosis using Curcumin and Tulsi

Abstract

Aim &Objective: Assessment of utility of Tulsi and Curcumin in treatment of oral submucous fibrosis: a clinical study. 
Material and methods: The study included 30 individuals. All the clinical parameters including mouth opening and burning 
sensation were evaluated and recorded in specially designed proforma. The burning sensation and inter-incisal distance were 
measured on visual analogue scale (VAS) and vernier calibre (in millimetres), respectively. The patients were instructed to apply the 
gel (combination of tulsi and curcumin) to the affected areas of oral cavity five times in a day. Patients were recalled after every 
fifteen days for continuous three months (total 6 visits for each patient). On each visit, the mouth opening and burning sensation were 
recorded