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Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis (RAS)Only 14 pages are availabe for public view
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Abstract
The current study was performed to compare the usefulness of Lowlevel
laser therapy with or without Omega-3 versus Omega-3 alone in
treatment of recurrent aphthous stomatitis and to evaluate the immunemodulatory
effect of systemically administered Omega-3. A total of 45
patients were suffering from RAS ulceration on the oral mucosa were
selected and randomly divided in to 3 groups:
▪ group Ӏ: Was managed by Low-level laser therapy. Diode laser
(GaAlAs)* wave-length 806 nm for 80s (6.3 j/cm2) applied 4 times once
daily from day 1 to day 4.
▪ group ӀӀ: Was managed by Omega-3 systemic supply, soft gelatin
capsules of 1000 mg each, ** each participant received 1 capsule 3 times
daily for 6 months.
▪ group ӀӀӀ: Was managed omega-3 plus Low-level laser therapy.
The comparison between the three groups was assessed according to the
following parameters:
(c) Clinical parameters:
• Measuring the reduction in ulcers surface area. The ulcers were
photographed using a digital camera with high resolution. Photographs
were taken at: Day 1: Base line and Day 5: after complete laser
application. A standardized object of known dimensions was placed near
the ulcers; the ulcer surface area was measured using a Visual Basic
program in pixels.