Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Recurrent apthous stomatitis (RAS), the most common ailment affecting the oral cavity, is characterized by recurrent disruption of the oral mucosa in the form of painful ulcers. It is a diagnosis of exclusion, and other causes of ulcerative stomatitis should be explored before a diagnosis of RAS is made. The present article highlights the classification, clinical feature, differential diagnosis and management of RAS.
Key words: Apthous ulcer, oral mucosa, RAS.

Corresponding Author: Dr. Manjinder Kaur, Guru Nanak Dev Dental College and Research Institute, Sunam, Patiala, Punjab, India

This article may be cited as: Kaur M, Sahota JK. Recurrent Apthous Stomatitis- A Review.  J Adv Med Dent Scie Res 2018;6(4):9-12.