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Over-the-counter products for oral ulcerations
1UOP School of Dentistry, Department of Pathology and Medicine, San Francisco, CA 94115, USA.
Journal of the California Dental Association
|August 26, 1998
Summary
Over-the-counter (OTC) products effectively relieve oral mucosal ulcer pain. This review covers OTC covering agents, local anesthetics, and mouthrinses for treating ulcerative lesions.
Area of Science:
- Oral medicine
- Pharmacology
Background:
- Oral mucosal ulcerations cause significant pain and discomfort.
- Numerous over-the-counter (OTC) products are available for symptom management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review available OTC medications for treating oral ulcerative lesions.
- To categorize OTC treatments for oral mucosa ulcerations.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of OTC products for oral ulcerations.
- Categorization of treatments into covering agents, local anesthetics, and mouthrinses.
Main Results:
- OTC covering agents form a protective barrier over lesions.
- Local anesthetics provide temporary pain relief.
- Antiseptic and anti-inflammatory mouthrinses can aid healing and reduce discomfort.
Conclusions:
- OTC products offer accessible and effective options for managing oral ulcer pain.
- A variety of OTC treatments exist, catering to different needs in managing oral ulcerative lesions.