Abstract :
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.
Keyword :
Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis, Oral ulcers, Etanercept, Autoimmune diseases