Evaluation of Taste Perception in Early & Advanced Stage OSMF Patients: A Case Control Study

Babita Prasad, Renuka Ammanagi, Jinkimoni Singha

Abstract: Aim & Objective- To evaluate taste perception in early and advanced stage OSMF patient’s. Material & methods- By using physiological stimuli method, taste perception was assessed among the cases and controls. A total of 60 OSMF patients and 30 controls were included in the study. Chi square test and Mann Whitney test were used to evaluate the taste response. Results- Showed delayed taste perception in OSMF patients as compared to controls. Advanced stage OSMF patients showed maximum delayed response towards salty taste. Conclusion-Taste perception alters in OSMF patients and progresses as the severity of disease progresses.

Keywords: Oral submucous fibrosis, taste perception, physiological stimuli, tastes cells

How to Cite?: Babita Prasad, Renuka Ammanagi, Jinkimoni Singha, "Evaluation of Taste Perception in Early & Advanced Stage OSMF Patients: A Case Control Study", Volume 9 Issue 9, September 2020, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 841-844, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=ART20194103, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/ART20194103