The world of medical science is replete with a plethora of conditions both physiological and pathological which exhibit manifold symptoms, some of which man has conquered while against others, he is still waging a relentless battle. In this fast changing world of stress and cut throat competition, we humans often resort ourselves to tension relieving habits like alcoholism, smoking, tobacco or betel nut chewing. Apart from the very severe systemic consequences of these habits, oral cavity is also very adversely affected. Of all the unique oral afflictions that these habits have on oral cavity of betel quid chewers, Oral Submucous Fibrosis (OSMF) holds a pivotal position.