title: Managing aphthous ulcers: laser treatment applied.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dental Hygiene, William Ralney Harper College, Palatine, Ill.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Colvard
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Kuo
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002985:Clinical Protocols; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy; D013281:Stomatitis, Aphthous / Q000601:surgery*