Prevalence of Recurrent Aphthous Ulcer in University Students of Jaipur, Rajasthan Sharma Rohit1,*, Sharma Niharika2, Toshniwal O D3, Agarwal Vijay4, Sharma Vikram5, Dhailwal Harshdeep6 1Reader, Department of Oral Medicine & Radiology, NIMS Dental College &Hospital, Jaipur, Rajasthan 2P G Student, Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology, NIMS Dental College &Hospital, Jaipur, Rajasthan 3Professor & Head, Department of Oral Medicine & Radiology, NIMS Dental College &Hospital, Jaipur, Rajasthan 4Reader, Department of Orthodontics, NIMS Dental College &Hospital, Jaipur, Rajasthan 5Senior Lecturer, Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, NIMS Dental College &Hospital, Jaipur, Rajasthan 6P G Student, Department of Oral Medicine & Radiology, Mahatama Gandhi Dental College & Hospital, Jaipur, Rajasthan *Corresponding author: Dr. Rohit Sharma 13, Govardhan Colony, New Sanghaner Road, Behind Central Bank, Sodala, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India, Contact No.-0141-2290295 Mobile No.-09799568676, Email-rohitsharmasam@yahoo.co.in
Online published on 7 March, 2016. Abstract Aims & Objectives The study was conducted to assess the prevalence of recurrent aphthous ulcer in University students of Jaipur, Rajasthan aged 17–28 years. Setting & Design An observational study was conducted to assess the prevalence of aphthous ulcers among 500 College students at NIMS University of Jaipur, Rajasthan. Material & Methods Subjects were interviewed using a structured Performa. The clinical diagnosis of aphthous ulcer was made when patient showed characteristic features of aphthous ulcer. The statistical analysis was done with SPSS software version 11.5. Statistical analysis used: SPSS software version 11.5. Results The result of present study shows that 69 (13.8%) subjects having RAU among 500 College students at NIMS University of Jaipur Conclusion The observations and findings of the study clearly indicate that prevalence of recurrent aphthous ulcer & it has multifactoral causes are in younger age group. Top Keywords Prevalence, recurrent aphthous ulcer, stress, other factors. Top |