Management of patients with recurrent aphthous ulcers Oral Health
Conditions
Interventions
Treating recurrent aphthous ulcers on 64 patients (divided into 4 groups) with three laser wavelength (808nm,660nm,635nm) controlled with placebo as application of an inactivated laser as follows:
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Sponsors
Damascus University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Patients with one or more aphthous lesion. 2. The lesion site on the buccal or labial oral mucosa, tongue, or floor of the mouth. 3. The patient has a history of recurrence. 4. No more than 48 hours have passed since the appearance of the lesion until the working day. 5. The diameter of the ulcer does not exceed 5 mm. 6. Age of 20 to 40 years. 7. The patient can attend the follow-up. 8. no other treatments for the present apthous ulcers. 9. Avoid pungent foods and acidic drinks during the follow-up period.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Smokers 2. Patients with systemic conditions related to oral ulcers such as Crohn's disease 3. Patients taking antibiotics or anti-inflammatory drugs during the month before treatment
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Pain is measured using a visual analogue scale (VAS) at baseline, before treatment, directly after treatment, and on days 2, 3, 5, 7 after treatment. 2. Lesion size is measured using dental probe at baseline, before starting the treatment, and on days 3, 7. 3. Erythema is measured using a scale based on Greer et al rules on a 4-point scale at baseline before starting treatment and immediately after treatment, and on days 3, 7. 4. Patient Satisfaction Index is measured using VAS scale after ulcer healing. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Recurrence is measured after one month in same place of treatment. | — |
Countries
Syria
Outcome results
None listed