The Role of Chemopreventive Agents in the Management of Oral Potentially Malignant Disorders and Oral Cancer: A Narrative Review

Key Points

• To explore the potential of chemopreventive agents in managing oral potentially malignant disorders (OPMDs) and oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC).
• Narrative review focusing on chemopreventive strategies and their applications in OPMDs and OSCC.
• Discussion of combination therapies and advanced delivery systems for these agents.
• Chemopreventive agents can significantly reduce disease burden in patients with OPMDs.
• Improved patient outcomes noted when chemopreventive strategies are employed alongside conventional treatments.