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Panoramic view of x-ray mandible showing infiltration of the left 3 molar
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Chest x-ray along with AP neck x-ray, lateral view and panoramic view were taken (Figure 1).
Betel leaves and betel quid (pan) being prepared.
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The mean duration of betel chewing in males was 18.56 years and in females was 20 years (Figure 2).
Gutkha being sold and anti cancer propaganda on gutkha.
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The mean duration of panmasala and gutkha chewing in males was 8.66 years and in females was 7.36 years (Figure 3).
Oral submucous fibrosis
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Oral submucous fibrosis and leukoplakia were excluded from the study after histopathological examination (Figure 4).
Carcinoma of the buccal mucosa with lymph node metastasis
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Out of 41 cases of buccal mucosa carcinoma, 4 were in stage 1, 11 in stage 2, 18 in stage 3, and 8 cases in stage 4 (Figure 5).
T4 carcinoma of the buccal mucosa and tongue
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Out of 7 cases of tongue carcinoma, 2 were in stage 1, no cases in stage 2, 2 cases in stage 3, and 3 cases in stage 4 (Figure 6).
Carcinoma of the upper alveolus due to chewable raw tobacco
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The case of carcinoma of upper alveolus refused treatment and was lost in follow up (Figure 7).