Holmes, HalyMirza, Waqas2023-01-102024-04-162023-01-102024-04-162022https://hdl.handle.net/10566/11030Magister Chirurgiae Dentium (MChD)Recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS) is described as a painful, recurrent oral mucosal ulcerative condition in otherwise healthy individuals. Treatment objectives include pain relief/reduction, prevention of secondary infection, promoting healing and reducing recurrence. Conventional treatment modalities include topical or systemic corticosteroids, analgesics and antiseptic mouth rinses. Recent evidence suggests a therapeutic role for oral supplementation in the management of RAS.enOral diseasesClinical trialsCobalaminDentistryUniversity of the Western Cape