Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis Affects Quality of Life. A Case-Control Study.

César RiveraMariagrazia Muñoz-PasténEsteban Núñez-MuñozRomina Hernández-Olivos

Published in: Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dentistry (2022)

We concluded that recurrent aphthous stomatitis increased the negative effects of oral health on the quality of life of patients. The number and size of ulcers are responsible for this impact. Our results suggest that, if intervened locally, general relief of the condition could be achieved.

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