Aphthous ulcer risk factors

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: José Eduardo Riceto Loyola Junior, M.D.[2]

Overview

Common risk factors in the development of recurrent aphthous ulcers are use of denture or braces, gender, age, family history, oral diseases and stress.

Risk Factors

Risk factors for developing aphthous ulcers include:

Eating barbecue;
Use of denture or braces;
Adequate brushing time;
Other oral diseases;
Gender – being a female;
Age – between the ages of 10-40;
Family history of aphthous ulcers;
Some studies suggests that anxiety, depression, and psychological stress may be associated with RAS.^[1]

References

↑ Shi L, Wan K, Tan M, Yin G, Ge M, Rao X; et al. (2015). “Risk factors of recurrent aphthous ulceration among university students”. Int J Clin Exp Med. 8 (4): 6218–23. PMC 4483853. PMID 26131228.

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[pmid26131228-1] Shi L, Wan K, Tan M, Yin G, Ge M, Rao X; et al. (2015). “Risk factors of recurrent aphthous ulceration among university students”. Int J Clin Exp Med. 8 (4): 6218–23. PMC 4483853. PMID 26131228.

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