Effectiveness of Ultrasound Therapy on Oral Submucosal Fibrosis

Abstract

Aim: The aim is to find the effectiveness of ultrasound therapy on oral submucosal fibrosis.
Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of ultrasound therapy to increase level of mouth opening in oral
submucosal fibrosis.
Procedure: The study procedure was explained to all the participants with an information sheet and a
written informed consent was obtained. Assessment was done and 40 individuals with osmf were selected
based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria following which participants were randomly allocated into
groups,Group A and Group B. Group A individuals were treated jaw opening exercises .Group B individuals
were treated with ultrasound and jaw opening exercises. Both the group participants were assessed for level
of mouth opening using scale and divider. After two weeks of intervention, post period assessment same as
of pretest was performed to ensure any differences.
Outcome Measures: Level of mouth opening.
Result: Statistical Analysis made with quantitative data revealed statistical significance between pre and
post test values.
Conclusion: From the result it has been concluded that ultrasound therapy is effective in increasing the level
of mouth opening in osmf individuals.