Comparative Evaluation of Efficacy of Jasminum grandiflorum with Honey and Corticosteroids in Management of Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis- A Study Protocol

Aim: To determine the efficacy of J grandiflorum in the treatment of aphthous ulcer on the basis of reduction in size of the ulcer, erythema and pain. Study Design: Prospective, Observational. Place and Duration: Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Sharad Pawar Dental College and Hospital, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences, Deemed to be University, Sawangi (Meghe), Wardha.   Duration: One year. Methodology: One Hundred and Twenty patients visiting to the dental OPD and diagnosed to have aphthous ulcer will be selected. The patients will be divided in three groups and the formulated gel will be prescribed to one group of patient and other will be given corticosteroid and monitoring will be done. Expected Results: With all the studies performed till now it is expected that the j. grandiflorum and honey together will have good synergistic effect over aphthous ulcer and will help in reduction of size, pain and erythema level of aphthous ulcer. Conclusion: J grandiflorum and honey may be effective in management of recurrent aphthous stomatitis.