Recurrent Aphthous Stomoatitis. Recurrent oral aphthae
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: Patients received mucoadhesive tablets three times a day containing Zinc Sulfate (morning, afternoon and night). How to use the mucoadhesive tablets was taught to
Sponsors
Sari University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
16 Years to 45 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Individuals with adequate knowledge and literacy Age group is 16 to 45 years old Aphthous diagnostic criteria Ability to fill out the consent form legally
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Individuals with major recurrent aphthous stomatitis & herpetic form Patients who had aphthous lesions in other areas than Labial & Buccal mucosa Patients with systemic disease during last month Patients with Denture Patients consuming antibiotics Patients with pregnancy Individuals with poor oral hygiene Individuals who are not capable of receiving Zinc sulfate mucoadhesive Individuals who have syndromes which Aphthous ulcers are one the manifestations, like Behcet's syndrome Individuals who are prescribed a non-Zinc drug for Aphthous improvement Smoking Individuals Individuals who consume Immunosuppressive drug during last month Individuals who couldn't resume the study according to social or personal issues
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Diameter of eritmathous halo. Timepoint: Zero (before entering the study); third; fifth and seventh days. Method of measurement: Metal caliber. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Period of improvement. Timepoint: Zero (before entering the study); third; fifth and seventh days. Method of measurement: Visual Analogue Scale Questionnaire. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactAnahita Ghorbani
Sari University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed