Recurrent aphthous stomatitis: An overview Kadir AKM Shafiul1,*, Islam AHM Mofasserul2, Ruhan Musfiqur3, Mowla Ariful4, Nipun Jannatun Naim5 1M. Phil. Fellow, Institute of Biological Sciences (IBSc), Rajshahi University, Rajshahi, Bangladesh 2Lecturer, Institute of Health Technology, Rangpur, Bangladesh 3Scientific Admin, ICTTRD.B, Dhaka, Bangladesh 4Assistant Registrar, Rangpur Medical College Hospital (Dental Unit), Rangpur, Bangladesh 5Private Practitioner, Best Dental Care, Chittagong, Bangladesh *Corresponding Author: Email: dentist.kadir@gmail.com
Online published on 24 September, 2018. Abstract For many years, a common and painful oral mucosal ulcer termed as “Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis” remains a mystery affecting the oral cavity as a whole. Its etiopathogenesis is still unclear though its prevalence is high. Researchers, dental practitioners have been trying to reveal its underlying secrets that have been creating a major drawback in the treatment strategy but in the end it remains the same. In this article, we have tried to describe briefly about the etiology and clinical features of recurrent aphthous stomatitis along with the diagnosis and management options by searching out the literatures available until now. Top Keywords Recurrent aphthous stomatitis, Etiology, Diagnosis, Management. Top |