Recurrent aphthous stomatitis in 18-year-old adolescents - Prevalence and associated factors: a population-based study

Abstract: Background: Recurrent aphthous stomatitis is a painful disorder of unknown etiology. It is among the most common oral mucosal lesions with high prevalence among young adults. Objectives: To conduct a population-based study with 18-year-old army recruiters to assess its prevalence and ass...

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Main Authors: Paulo Ricardo Martins de Souza, Rodrigo Pereira Duquia, Juliano de Avelar Breunig, Hiram Larangeira de Almeida JR
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Dermatologia 2017-10-01
Series:Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/pdf/abd/v92n5/0365-0596-abd-92-05-0626.pdf