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The early tissue changes occurring in oral potentially malignant disorders (OPMDs) lead to cellular alteration with expression of MMP-9, indicating that these MMPs influence the disease process.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Materials and Methods:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This retrospective cross-sectional study included five study groups comprising histopathologically diagnosed cases of oral lichen planus (10 cases), oral submucous fibrosis (10 cases), oral leukoplakia (10 cases), OSCC (10 cases), and normal oral mucosa (10 cases).<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>After evaluation and comparison of the area and intensity of staining of MMP-9 among the groups, it is significantly appreciated in OSCC (100% positive expression) and OPMD disorders when compared to the mucosa free of lesions.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>MMP-9 can be considered a reliable marker to assess invasion and prognosis in OSCC. 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