Evaluation of the Relationship of Various Patterns of Quid Usage in Patients with Oral Submucous Fibrosis and Leukoplakia in Central India Population: A Cross Sectional Study

Background: Oral habits can cause severe oral potentially malignant disorders. There is a need to deeply analyse the role of betel nut in the causation of these disorders. Patients must be educated in order to prevent them from grabbing these conditions as inspection leads to prevention.

Aim: The aim of our study was to study and analyse the different patterns of quid usage among the participants with oral submucous fibrosis and leukoplakia in Central India population.

Patients and Methods: The study was performed on 90 patients amongst which 45 patients were clinically diagnosed of oral submucous fibrosis & the other 45 patients were diagnosed of leukoplakia. The cases were then subjected to a detailed questionnaire which aimed to extract information regarding the various types of quid usage habits, their frequency and duration. The data was recorded and statistical analysis was done.

Results: The study included 90 subjects – 86 males & 4 females. Out of 6 types of quid habits it is found that type IV (processed areca nut), Type VI (combined quid usage) quid caused OSMF stage II, Stage III & homogenous leukoplakia respectively. There is a strong association between duration and frequency of habit in causation of OSMF & leukoplakia.

Conclusion: The present study showed increased prevalence of OSMF & leukoplakia with type IV & VI quid usage among the population of Central India.