title: Recurrent oral ulcers--an overview.
abstract: Recurrent oral ulcers (ROUs) are the most common oral mucosal disease. The etiology of ROUs is complex. The factors include mechanical trauma, genetics, stress, smoking, and viral and bacterial infections. Treatment modalities depend on the differential diagnosis of ROUs and could consist of antimicrobial agents, anti-inflammatory agents, immunomodulators, or over-the-counter medications. New therapy available in the form of a coating polymer, Colgate ORABASE Soothe.N.Seal, is clinically proven to provide rapid relief and healing of ROUs.
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authors.lastname: Gaffar
mesh_terms: D002266:Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium / Q000031:analogs & derivatives* / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D020011:Protective Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D013281:Stomatitis, Aphthous / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology; D014014:Tissue Adhesives / Q000627:therapeutic use*
chemical_list: D020011:Protective Agents; D014014:Tissue Adhesives; C056627:Orabase; D002266:Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium