Salehi, Maedeh

Faculty of Dentistry, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran Assistant Professor, Department of Oral Medicine, Dental Research Center, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran

[ 1 ] - Mental Health and Oral Health-Related Quality of Life in Patients with Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis

 Background and purpose: Recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS) is one of the most common oral mucosal diseases. The etiology of RAS is unknown, however, some factors are considered to be involved in its occurrence, including genetic factors, trauma, menstruation, stress, anxiety, etc. Mental disorders such as stress and anxiety play a key role in the onset and recurrence of RAS lesions. The purpo...