Neutral zone and oral submucous fibrosis
Oral submucous fibrosis is a premalignant condition in which rigidity of the lip, tongue, and palate results in reduced mouth opening and tongue movement. Limited mouth opening, mucosal rigidity, and reduced salivary flow makes prosthodontic procedures difficult in these patients and affects the sta...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2012-01-01
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Series: | Indian Journal of Dental Research |
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Online Access: | http://www.ijdr.in/article.asp?issn=0970-9290;year=2012;volume=23;issue=3;spage=407;epage=410;aulast=Afroz |