Oral Ulceration: An Overview of Diagnosis and Management

Mouth ulcers are a common complaint by patients, with individuals regularly presenting to primary care practitioners for diagnosis and treatment. The aetiology and pathogenesis of oral ulceration is, however, both varied and complex. This article highlights the importance of differentiating recurren...

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Published inPrimary dental journal Vol. 5; no. 1; p. 30
Main Authors Thakrar, Priya, Chaudhry, Shahid I
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.02.2016
Subjects
Analgesics - therapeutic use
Anti-Infective Agents - therapeutic use
Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium - analogs & derivatives
Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium - therapeutic use
Glucocorticoids - therapeutic use
Humans
Oral Ulcer - classification
Oral Ulcer - diagnosis
Oral Ulcer - etiology
Oral Ulcer - therapy
Referral and Consultation
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Summary:Mouth ulcers are a common complaint by patients, with individuals regularly presenting to primary care practitioners for diagnosis and treatment. The aetiology and pathogenesis of oral ulceration is, however, both varied and complex. This article highlights the importance of differentiating recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS) in otherwise healthy individuals from recurrent oral ulceration (ROU) secondary to known or unknown systemic disease. An overview of the diagnosis and management of such patients is provided as a framework to guide general dental practitioners' with clinical decision making on whether to treat or refer to secondary care.
ISSN:2050-1684
DOI:10.1177/205016841600500102