title: Recurrent aphthous stomatitis: a review.
abstract: Recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS) is a common clinical condition producing painful ulcerations in oral cavity. The diagnosis of RAS is based on well-defined clinical characteristics but the precise etiology and pathogenesis of RAS remain unclear. The present article provides a detailed review of the current concepts and knowledge of the etiology, pathogenesis, and management of RAS.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Dr. D. Y. Patil Dental College, Pune, India. drmahesh_1000@yahoo.co.in
authors.forename: Mahesh
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Chavan
authors.forename: Hansa
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Jain
authors.forename: Nikhil
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Diwan
authors.forename: Shivaji
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Khedkar
authors.forename: Anagha
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Shete
authors.forename: Sachin
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Durkar
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D012307:Risk Factors; D013281:Stomatitis, Aphthous / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy