dental disorders
Stomatitis
Etiology of Stomatitis
); many cases are idiopathic. Because the normal flow of saliva protects the mucosa against many insults, Xerostomia predisposes the mouth to stomatitis of any cause. Themost common causesinclude Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis (RAS)—also called recurrent aphthous ulcers (RAU) Viral infections, particularly Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) Infections and Other infectious agents (Candida albicansand bacteria) Trauma Tobacco or irritating foods or chemicals Chemotherapy and radiation therapy Systemic disorders 