Year : 2018

Volume : Volume 9

Issue : Issue 3

Address for correspondence :
Dr. Anjani Kumar Shukla.
anjanisukla@yahoo.com

Abstract

Aim:  To assess and compare the efficacy of Curcumin with Triamcinolone acetonide in the gel form in treatment of minor RAS. Materials and Methods: As a randomized clinical trial, 60 patients of either sex with clinically diagnosed RAS  were randomly divided into 2 groups Curcumin gel group (Group I) and Triamcinolone Acetonide gel group (Group II). Patients in each group were asked to apply the gel three times a day on each ulcer. estimation of efficacy of gel was done on the basis of time required for regression in pain, size, and number of the ulcers.  Results: The results showed significant difference in size, pain, number, and duration of ulcers in Group I and Group II within a period of 7 days. However, no significant difference was noted in both the groups in the treatment of RAS.  Conclusion: Curcumin has strong antioxidant, with anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory and analgesic properties. It can be used as an effective alternative to steroids in treatment of RAS.

Keywords: Curcumin, recurrent aphthous stomatitis, triamcinolone acetonide.