Managing aphthous ulcers: laser treatment applied.
The recurrent aphthous ulcer is a common oral ulcerative condition. Therapies are pharmaceutical in nature, remain palliative and do not alleviate pain. Carbon dioxide laser therapy was used to treat a minor form of the ulcer (canker sore); the laser therapy reduced or eliminated the pain and inflammation with normal wound healing.
Colvard
M
M
Department of Dental Hygiene, William Ralney Harper College, Palatine, Ill.
Kuo
P
P
D000328:Adult; D002985:Clinical Protocols; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy; D013281:Stomatitis, Aphthous / Q000601:surgery*