Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis: A Review
T. Sridhar1, M. Elumalai2* and B. Karthika3Department of Oral Medcine and Radiology, Priyadharshinii Dental College and Hospital, Thiruvallur, Tamil Nadu, India.
2Department of Pharmacology, Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, Bharath University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. 3Research Scholar, Bharath University, Selaiyur, Tambaram, Chennai – 600 073, Tamil Nadu, India.
Corresponding Authors E-mail: Email: m_elumalai@hotmail.com
Abstract: Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis (RAS) is a disorder characterized by recurring ulcers in the oral mucosa in patients with no other signs of disease. This condition is also called as Sutton’s disease, especially in the case of major, multiple or recurring ulcers. RAS appears to represent several pathological states with similar clinical manifestations, including immunologic disorders, hematologic deficiencies and allergic or psychological abnormalities. This article reviews the current data on the etiopathogenesis, diagnosis and management of RAS.
Keywords: Oral ulcers; Aphthous stomatitis; Etiopathogenesis; Sutton’s disease Back to TOC