| dc.description.abstract | RAS (Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis) is an inflammation of soft tissues of the oral cavity characterized by
recurrent and painful ulcers. These lesions can be marked early on with a burning sensation, and when the
wound has formed, the pain is getting worse. Occasional symptoms of precursors, paresthesia and
hyperesthesia, are sometimes reported. Pain and discomfort arise along movement around the ulcer e.g. eating,
talking and swallowing. Characteristics of RAS are usually single or multiple ulcers occurring recursively on the
oral mucosa, round or oval in shape, clearly demarcated, with a grayish-yellow necrotic center and reddish
edges. Lesions occur at young ages i.e. children and puberty, and may occur in adults as well. Ulcers usually last
in 1 week or month. This disorder is classified into three categories according to size i.e. recurrent aphthous
stomatitis minor, major and herpetiformis. The aim of this report is to show the management of cases of
Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis Minor on the left side of tongue, left buccal mucosa, and lower labial mucosa in
female patient aged 19 years. A 19-year-old female patient came to the Dental Hospital of Jember University
with complaints of thrush on the left side of her tongue, left buccal mucosa and lower labial mucosa, pain, and
feeling disturbed due to the pain when eating, talking, and laughing. In this case, the diagnosis showed
Recurrent Aphthous Minor Stomatitis on the left side of the tongue, left buccal mucosa, and lower labial
mucosa. The therapy was using nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory mouthwash containing aloe Vera and hyaluronic
acid as well as giving multivitamin of becomzet (vitamin B complex, A, C, E, and Zinc). | en_US |
