Recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS) remains the most common ulcerative disease of the
oral mucosa, presenting as painful round, shallow ulcers with well-defined erythematous …

Recurrent aphthous ulcers are common painful mucosal conditions affecting the oral cavity.
Despite their high prevalence, etiopathogenesis remains unclear. This review article …

Etiology and Epidemiology: The Greek term aphthai was initially used in relation to disorders
of the mouth and is credited to Hippocrates (460-370 BC). Today, recurrent aphthous …

… Recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS) is the most common acute oral ulcerative condition
in North America. RAS is divided into a mild, common form, simple aphthosis, and a severe, …

… Idiopathic recurrent aphthous stomatitis is referred to as recurrent aphthous stomatitis.
The differential diagnosis for recurrent aphthous ulcerations is extensive and ranges from …

Conclusions Recurrent aphthous stomatitis remains a common oral mucosal disorder in most
communities of the world; however, as its precise etiology (or etiologies) remains unknown…

Recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS) is one of the most common oral mucosal disorders.
Nevertheless, while the clinical characteristics of RAS are well-defined, the precise etiology and …

… Recurrent aphthous ulceration or recurrent aphthous stomatitis is the most common oral …
The most common presentation is minor recurrent aphthous stomatitis: recurrent, round, …

… Recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS, aphthae, canker sores) is a common condition that is
characterized by multiple recurrent small, round, or ovoid ulcers with circumscribed margins, …

Recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS) is the most common ulcerative disease of the oral
mucosa making the diagnosis and management of these recurring oral lesions common …