Open AccessEfficacy of spirulina along with different physiotherapeutic modalities in the management of oral submucous fibrosis
Author(s) -
Varsha Kanjani,
Rajeshwari G Annigeri,
Manjunath M. Revanappa,
Anjali Rani
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
annals of maxillofacial surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.365
H-Index - 6
ISSN - 2231-0746
DOI - 10.4103/ams.ams_3_19
Subject(s) - oral submucous fibrosis , medicine , spirulina (dietary supplement) , tongue , oral mucosa , dentistry , physical therapy , pathology , raw material , chemistry , organic chemistry
Oral submucous fibrosis (OSMF) is an insidious, chronic, disabling disease that mainly affects the oral mucosa. Spirulina is a freshwater microalga which is considered as superfood by the WHO. Due to its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and immunomodulating properties, spirulina has shown promising results in the management of OSMF. A wide range of treatment modalities have been tried ranging from medical, physical, or surgical interventions, but combinations of these have shown better results.