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- 2019
Efficacy of Spirulina along with Different Physiotherapeutic Modalities in the Management of Oral Submucous FibrosisDOI: 10.4103/ams.ams_3_19 Keywords: Isometric exercises, mouth stretching device, oral submucous fibrosis, spirulina, threaded tapered screw Abstract: Oral submucous fibrosis (OSMF) is an insidious, chronic, disabling disease that mainly affects the oral mucosa. Spirulina is a freshwater microalga which is considered as superfood by the WHO. Due to its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and immunomodulating properties, spirulina has shown promising results in the management of OSMF. A wide range of treatment modalities have been tried ranging from medical, physical, or surgical interventions, but combinations of these have shown better results
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