Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

1-Senior lecturer, Oral Medicine & Radiology, D.I.R.D.S, Faridkot,

2- B.D.S.

Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis (RAS) is a pathologic condition characterized by multiple, recurring, painful, small, round or ovoid oral mucosal ulcers with circumscribed margins, peripheral erythematous halos, and yellow or grayish bases, appearing first in childhood or adolescence. Multiple therapeutic regimens and drugs have been advocated for the treatment of RAS. Various multivitamins, adhesive pastes, local antiseptics, analgesics, local and systemic antibiotics, topical non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, topical corticosteroids, and even topical & systemic immunomodulators, immunosuppressants  are  the  treatment options given to patients with RAS. The best treatment is that, which will control ulcers for the longest period with minimal adverse side effects. In evaluating treatment regimens, it is important to remember that RAU heal spontaneously, and that the frequency of recurrence, lesion duration, and degree of discomfort vary over time for a particular person and among different persons. In this article an attempt has been made to discuss the various management strategies and practical treatment modalities for recurrent aphthous stomatitis including the recent ones.
Key words:  Aphthous Stomatitis, recurrence, management modalities.

Corresponding Author:  Dr. Nidhi Puri, Senior lecturer, Oral Medicine & Radiology, D.I.R.D.S, Faridkot,
E mail: drnidhipuri16@gmail.com

This article may be cited as:   Puri N, Gill JK, Kaur H, Kaur N, Kaur J. Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis: Therapeutic Management from Topicals to Systemics. J Adv Med Dent Scie Res 2015;3(2):165-170.