Echoes of healing: evaluating therapeutic ultrasound in oral submucous fibrosis - An experimental study

TL;DR

This study finds that combining ultrasound therapy with jaw exercises is most effective for treating oral submucous fibrosis.

Contribution

The novel contribution is identifying combination therapy as superior to individual treatments for this condition.

Findings

Combination therapy showed the most significant improvement in symptoms compared to individual treatments.

Ultrasound combined with jaw-opening exercises was found to be the most effective treatment modality.

Statistical analysis confirmed significant improvements in mouth opening and cheek flexibility with combination therapy.

Abstract

The effectiveness of therapeutic ultrasound in managing Grade II and III oral submucous fibrosis is of interest. Sixty patients were
divided into three groups: ultrasound therapy alone, active physiotherapy alone and a combination of both. Patients were assessed for
burning sensation, maximum mouth opening, and cheek flexibility. Statistical analysis (p<0.05) confirmed that combination therapy
provided the most significant improvement. The findings suggest that ultrasound therapy combined with active physiotherapy, specifically
jaw-opening exercises, is the most effective treatment modality for oral submucous fibrosis.