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Local treatment of minor aphthous ulceration in children

J R Jasmin1, M Muller-Giamarchi, N Jonesco-Benaiche

  • 1Department of Pedodontics, UFR d'Odontologie, Nice, France.

ASDC Journal of Dentistry for Children
|January 1, 1993
PubMed

Insights

Minor aphthous ulceration in children causes pain, often from infection. Applying a cyanoacrylate adhesive quickly relieves pain and speeds healing.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Medicine
  • Dermatology

Background:

  • Minor aphthous ulceration is a common pediatric condition.
  • Pain and secondary infection are frequent complications.
  • Ulceration duration typically ranges from 18 hours to 3 days.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of cyanoacrylate adhesive for treating pain associated with minor aphthous ulceration in children.
  • To assess the impact of cyanoacrylate adhesive on ulcer healing time.

Main Methods:

  • A cohort of children with minor aphthous ulceration was treated with cyanoacrylate adhesive.
  • Symptomatic relief and healing duration were monitored.

Main Results:

  • Cyanoacrylate adhesive application resulted in rapid symptomatic relief within minutes.
  • The treatment significantly shortened the healing time of the aphthous ulcers.

Conclusions:

  • Cyanoacrylate adhesive is an effective treatment for pain relief in pediatric minor aphthous ulceration.
  • This intervention accelerates the healing process, reducing patient discomfort and duration of illness.

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