Osmosis video - Western University - Oral Ulcers

Oral ulcerations are lesions in the mouth caused by various factors, including trauma, infection, and cancer. Common types of ulcers include aphthous ulcers, traumatic ulcerations, and herpetic ulcerations. Diagnosis requires a thorough evaluation and may involve a tissue biopsy. Treatment depends on the cause of the ulcer and may include removing the source of trauma, antiviral medications, or biopsy. It is important to determine the etiology of an ulcer to rule out the possibility of oral cancer.