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VIEIRA, Anna Clara Fontes et al. Treatment of recurrent aphthous stomatitis: an integrative literature review. RFO UPF [online]. 2015, vol.20, n.3, pp. 384-392. ISSN 1413-4012.

Objective: To perform an integrative review of scientific publications on the treatment of recurrent aphthous stomatitis, seeking resources to guide the clinical practice in the management of this condition. Literature review: The recurrent aphthous stomatitis is characterized by the appearance of ulcers in the oral mucosa, which are presented as painful lesions and lead to a negative impact on the quality of life of patients. This study performed a search on recurrent aphthous stomatitis in the following databases: PubMed (National Center for Biotechnology Information and National Library of Medicine), The Cochrane Library, and SCOPUS (The Scopus Cited Reference Expansion), using the following keywords: recurring aphthous stomatitis OR recurrent aphthous stomatitis OR recurrent aphthous ulcer OR recurrent aphthous ulceration AND treatment. Twenty-three studies were selected according to inclusion and exclusion criteria applied. These studies identified the use of several drugs, ranging from herbal remedies to laser for both topical and systemic use, with satisfactory results for the management of recurrent aphthous stomatitis. Final considerations: This study considered topical treatments, as a whole, an effective treatment option with less potential for side effects. Regarding the systemic therapies, the results remain inconclusive.

Palavras-chave : Aphthous stomatitis; Treatment; Pathology.