
OSMF
Oral Submucous Fibrosis


Dr. Hema Anukula
Oral Oncologist & Maxillofacial Surgeon
Trained in cancer surgery, jaw reconstruction, and conditions affecting the mouth, jaw and face.
OSMF is caused by chewing gutka, paan and areca nut. It causes progressive oral fibrosis, restricted mouth opening, burning sensation and malignant risk. Dr. Hema offers surgical release with physiotherapy protocols showing consistent improvement in mouth opening.
Symptoms that warrant referral
Mouth opening less than 30mm
Burning sensation in mouth
White patches inside cheek
Difficulty eating fibrous food
History of gutka/paan use
