The clinical features, etiology, and treatment of recurrent aphthous ulcers (RAU) are discussed. Aphthous ulcers are among the most common oral lesions in the general population, with a frequency ...

Canker sores and oral cancer lesions may seem similar but there are ways to tell the difference. A lesion that's red, typically flat, and painful early on is usually a canker sore (aphthous ulcer).

Canker sores, also called aphthous ulcers, are small shallow ulcers that occur in the lining of your mouth. “They measure ...

A study reveals that elevated salivary microvesicles could serve as biomarkers for non-healing oral ulcers and oral cancer.

The primary goals are to control the local pain, reduce the duration of the ulcers, and restore normal oral function. Secondary goals are to decrease the frequency and severity of recurrences and ...