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Review
. 1998;9(3):306-21.
doi: 10.1177/10454411980090030401.

Recurrent aphthous stomatitis

S R Porter  1 , C Scully, A Pedersen
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Review

Recurrent aphthous stomatitis

S R Porter et al. Crit Rev Oral Biol Med. 1998.

Abstract

Recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS) is one of the most common oral mucosal disorders. Nevertheless, while the clinical characteristics of RAS are well-defined, the precise etiology and pathogenesis of RAS remain unclear. The present article provides a detailed review of the current knowledge of the etiology, pathogenesis, and management of RAS.

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