Abstract
Author(s): Sinan Forat Hussein, Aymen Ahmed Jawad Alkhafaji, Tahreer Shannan Alwan, Hussein Aziz Naser, Ali M. Jaafar Abdulsahib and Saif M. Hassan*
Recurrent aphthous ulcers (RAU) are common oral mucosal conditions, with a prevalence of approximately 25% worldwide. They manifest as minor or major aphthous ulcers, often recurring due to factors like genetics, nutritional deficiencies, stress, and immune dysfunction. Pregnant Women are more commonly affected, with orthodontics and stress identified as significant risk factors. Although RAU is a very common condition, no definitive treatment has emerged. At the present time, treatment objectives are pain reduction, decrease in number and size of ulcers and reduction in frequency of attacks. This study aims at assessing whether the remedy (consisting of: tetracycline capsule 5 mg, prednisolone tablet 5 mg, Nystatin drops 2cc, and glycerin solution 20cc) is effective in reducing oral aphthous ulcers in patients in comparison to a standard treatment (triamcinolone oral gel).