Assessment ofClinical Significance of Soft Palate Morphology in Oral Submucous Fibrosis
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.48047/2x7jv957Keywords:
Oral Submucous Fibrosis, Soft Palate, Morphology, Lateral Cephalometry, Fibrosis, Disease ProgressionAbstract
Background: Oral Submucous Fibrosis (OSMF) is a chronic, progressive, and potentially malignant disorder of the oral
cavity, primarily associated with areca nut and tobacco consumption. The condition leads to fibrosis of the submucosal
tissues, affecting oral functions such as speech and swallowing. One of the critical anatomical structures impacted in OSMF
is the soft palate, which plays a vital role in velopharyngeal function.
Objective: This study aims to evaluate the morphological variations of the soft palate in OSMF patients using lateral
cephalometric imaging, correlating these changes with disease progression and severity.
Methods: A total of 200 clinically diagnosed OSMF patients were enrolled in this observational study. Lateral cephalometric
radiographs were obtained under standardized conditions, and soft palate morphology was classified into six types: Leaf,
Rat-tail, Butt, Straight, S-shaped, and Crook-shaped. Measurements of soft palate length and width were recorded and
analyzed using Image Plus software. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS (Version 15.0), with significance set at
p<0.05.
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