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  • 40 Years
  • 14/08/2025

Can OSMF with less mouth opening be treated with surgery or other methods besides mouth exercises? What are the recovery time and success rates for these options?

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Yes, Oral Submucous Fibrosis (OSMF) with limited mouth opening can be treated with surgery and other methods besides mouth exercises. Surgical intervention is generally recommended when mouth opening is less than 25 mm.

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Consult a Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon

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