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César Rivera¹

¹Oral Medicine and Pathology Research Group, Department of Basic Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Talca, Talca, Maule 3460000, Chile.

Biomedical Reports

|August 7, 2019

Summary

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Recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS), or canker sores, are common, painful oral ulcers that cannot be prevented. This review outlines RAS characteristics, pathogenesis, and management for future research.

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aphthae etiology experimental models pathogenesis review therapeutics

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Oral Medicine
Immunology
Pathology

Background:

Recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS) is the most prevalent oral mucosal disease.
Unlike dental caries or periodontal disease, RAS lacks known preventative measures for affected patients.
RAS presents as recurrent, painful oral ulcerations, typically isolated or in small groups, without systemic disease links.

Purpose of the Study:

To comprehensively review the defining features of RAS.
To elucidate the pathogenesis, clinical presentation, and microscopic findings of RAS.
To discuss proposed experimental models and current pharmacological treatments for RAS.

Main Methods:

Literature review of existing research on Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis.
Synthesis of information regarding definition, pathogenesis, and clinical characteristics.
Compilation of data on experimental models and pharmacological interventions.

Main Results:

RAS is characterized by recurrent, painful ulcers of the oral mucosa.
Pathogenesis remains multifactorial, involving immune dysregulation.
Clinical and microscopic features are distinct, aiding diagnosis.
Various experimental models exist for studying RAS.
Pharmacological management focuses on symptom relief and reducing recurrence.

Conclusions:

A thorough understanding of RAS characteristics is crucial for advancing research.
This review provides a foundational framework for developing new therapeutic strategies.
Further research into RAS pathogenesis and prevention is warranted.