Gambaran Stomatitis Aftosa Rekuren Pasien Klinik Ilmu Penyakit Mulut Rumah Sakit Gigi dan Mulut Universitas Jember Tahun 2023

Abstract

Background: Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis (RAS) is a common disorder characterized by recurrent ulcers limited to the oral mucosa. RAS is found in various ages, genders, and systemic diseases. RAS is divided into several classification types, minor, major and herpetiform types. RAS itself is not yet known for certain, but it is suspected that there are several predisposing factors, including hormonal changes, trauma, malnutrition, stress. The most common treatment for recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS) is pharmacological therapy and providing communication, educational information about RAS. Purpose: This study aims to determine the description of Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis in patients at the Oral Medicine Department of RSGM Jember University in 2023 based on classification, general condition, suspected predisposing factors and management. Method: This research is a descriptive observational study with a research population of 722 data from the Department of Oral Medicine, RSGM Jember University in 2023. The number of samples that met the researchers' criteria was 171. Results: The results of the study showed that the prevalence of Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis was 23.07% and The description of RAS patients is more common in women, namely 64.91% in men. Age 21-30 years is the vulnerable age for RAS 69.60%. Systemic factors causing RAS were mostly found in patients who did not experience symptoms of systemic factors, 91.22%. The type of RAS that often occurs is the minor type at 78.37%. The most predisposing factors were patients who had no suspected predisposing factors, 68.42%. Based on RAS management, pharmacological therapy is divided into two parts, namely topical pharmacological therapy 59.07% and supportive pharmacological therapy 40.93%. Topical therapy obtained is oxyfresh dental gel 79.20%, aloclair gel 13.87%,triamcinolone acetonide 6.93% and supportive therapy becomzet 91.43%, vitamin-c 7.14%, sangobion 1.43 %. All 171 SAR patients received 100% Communication, Information and Education services. Conclusion: Based on the research conducted, it can be concluded that SAR is often experienced by women in the 21-30 year age group, caused by stress and experiencing symptoms of anemia.