Abstract :
Oral cavity is considered as a mirror of systemic diseases. The oral cavity consists of the lips, teeth, gums, oral mucous membranes, palate, tongue and oral lymphoid system. Various diseases affect the oral cavity of which ulcers are one of the most common disease. While most diseases of the oral cavity can be diagnosed by visual inspection, some disorders can be perplexing and their diagnoses may be elusive. They can be represented as manifestation of systemic disease or can have a specific etiology behind the disease. This article highlights the causes of oral ulcers and various classification added to it.
Keyword :
Oral ulcers, Chemotherapy, Aphthous.