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Areca nut and its role in oral submucous fibrosis.
Prabhu, Rachana V; Prabhu, Vishnudas; Chatra, Laxmikanth; Shenai, Prashant; Suvarna, Nithin; Dandekeri, Savita.
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  • Prabhu RV; Reader. Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Yenepoya Dental College, Yenepoya University, Mangalore, Karnataka, India.
  • Prabhu V; Professor. Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Yenepoya Detal College and Hospital. Yenepoya University, Mangalore, Karnataka, India.
  • Chatra L; Professor and Head. Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Yenepoya Dental College, Yenepoya University, Mangalore, Karnataka, India.
  • Shenai P; Senior Professor. Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Yenepoya Dental College, Yenepoya University, Mangalore, Karnataka, India.
  • Suvarna N; Professor. Department of Encodontics, Yenepoya Dental College, Yenepoya University, Mangalore, Karnataka, India.
  • Dandekeri S; Professor. Department of Prosthodontics, Yenepoya Dental College,Yenepoya University,Mangalore, Karnataka, India.
J Clin Exp Dent ; 6(5): e569-75, 2014 Dec.
Article en En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-25674328
Areca nut, commonly called as betel nut or supari, is a fruit of areca catechu palm tree, which is native of South Asia and Pacific Islands. The seed or endosperm is consumed fresh, boiled or after sun drying or curing. Chewing areca nut is thought to have central nervous system stimulating effect and along with this it is known to have salivary stimulating and digestive properties. According to the traditional Ayurvedic medicine, chewing areca nut and betel leaf is a good remedy against halitosis. It is also used for its deworming property. Along with these beneficial effects of areca nut one of its most harmful effects on the human body in general and oral cavity in particular is the development of potentially malignant disorder called Oral Submucous Fibrosis. The present paper discusses in detail the effects of the components of areca nut on pathogenesis of Oral Submucous Fibrosis. Key words:Areca nut, oral submucous fibrosis, potentially malignant disorder, supari.
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Idioma: En Revista: J Clin Exp Dent Año: 2014 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: India Pais de publicación: España
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Idioma: En Revista: J Clin Exp Dent Año: 2014 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: India Pais de publicación: España