Tekrarlayan Aftöz Ülserler: Güncel Yaklaşımlar ve Kavramlar,

Year 2013, Volume: 27 Issue: 3, 157 - 168, 01.12.2013

H. Hatipoğlu M. Güngör Hatipoğlu

Abstract

Recurrent aphthous ulcers are one of the most common oral mucosal disorders. Etiology of recurrent aphthous ulcers remains unknown. Genetic, immunologic, hematological and microbial factors are potential etiologic factors. Local trauma, stress and hormonal changes are suggested to be responsible in the formation of recurrent aphthous ulcers. Many treatment modalities are proposed for the management of aphthous ulsers. Treatment goals include pain control, promote healing, duration and reduce frequency of the ulcerative lesions. In this article of current literature, clinical aspects, causes and treatment options of recurrent aphthous ulcers are reviewed and discussed

Keywords

Oral, aphthous stomatitis, etiology, therapy

Tekrarlayan Aftöz Ülserler: Güncel Yaklaşımlar ve Kavramlar,

Abstract

Tekrarlayan aftöz ülserler toplumda oldukça sık izlenmektedir. Etyolojisi günümüzde henüz tam olarak bilinmemekle birlikte genetik, immünolojik, hematolojik ve mikrobiyolojik nedenlerin klinik tablonun gelişiminde rol aldığı düşünülmektedir. Lokal travma, stres, hormonal değişiklikler gibi faktörlerin de bu tablonun oluşumunda etkili olduğu ileri sürülmektedir. Tekrarlayan aftöz ülserlerin tedavi yaklaşımında birçok yöntem önerilmektedir. Ancak günümüzde tedavinin temeli ağrının kontrol edilmesi, iyileşmeyi hızlandırmak ve ortaya çıkış sıklığını azaltmaya çalışmaktır. Bu derlemede güncel literatür çerçevesinde tekrarlayan aftöz ülserlerin klinik bulguları, nedenleri ve tedavi seçenekleri gözden geçirilmiş ve tartışılmıştır

Keywords

Oral, aftöz stomatit, etiyoloji, tedavi

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