The relationship between recurrent aphthous stomatitis, and periodontal disease and Helicobacter Pylori infection

Gulseren D., KARADUMAN A., KUTSAL D., NOHUTCU R. M.

CLINICAL ORAL INVESTIGATIONS, vol.20, no.8, pp.2055-2060, 2016 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 20 Issue: 8
  • Publication Date: 2016
  • Doi Number: 10.1007/s00784-015-1704-0
  • Journal Name: CLINICAL ORAL INVESTIGATIONS
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.2055-2060
  • Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS) is a common oral mucosal disease with unknown etiology. This cross-sectional study aimed to test the hypothesis that Helicobacter pylori and periodontal disease might play an etiological role in RAS.