Role of Ultrasonography in Evaluation of Oral Submucous Fibrosis Patients: A Systematic Review.

Aim: The aim of this systematic review was to retrieve and analyze various clinical studies investigating the role of untrasonography (USG) in evaluation of oral submucous fibrosis (OSMF). Material and Method: Literature was searched in electronic search engines from January 2000 to December 2019. The identified articles were independently screened according to set criteria for selection of titles. The full text articles retrieved were assessed for eligibility and the studies meeting the criteria were assessed for qualitative and quantitative evidence. Results: The electronic searches yielded a total of 31 articles and among these 12 full text articles were selected and assessed. Ultrasound is proved to be a reliable real timing imaging tool in evaluating the muscle and submucosal thickness in patients with oral submucous fibrosis. Conclusion: Ultrasonography is safe and conventional modality for assessing muscle and submucosal thickness, especially in terms of availability and cost factor. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]