Management of recurrent apthous stomatitis-current trends & perspective

Authors : Akhilanand Chaurasia, Akansha Vatsa

DOI : 10.18231/2395-6194.2018.0025

Volume : 4

Issue : 2

Year : 0

Page No : 106-109

Recurring oral ulcers are among most common oral disease encountered by oral physicians in day to day practice. Recurrent apthous stomatitis (RAS) is a common disorder characterized by recurring ulcers confined to the oral mucosa with no other signs of systemic diseases. It affects approximately 20% of general population. Clinically it is classified as minor ulcers, major ulcers and herpetiform ulcers. This article insights the current trends in management of this commonly occurring disease.

Keywords:Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis, Oral ulcers, Etanercept, Autoimmune diseases


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