The effect of honey on the healing of oral ulcers : clinical study

Abstract EN

Aim : to assess the effect of honey on healing of recurrent pathos ulcers.

Materials and Methods : fifty patients with minor oral ulcers (2–5 mm) were attended to consultant clinic in the College of Dentistry demanding a treatment for their painful ulcers were treated by either kenalog in orabase or the application of honey dressing.

Results: The ulcerations have almost completely disappeared after 3 days treatment by honey dressing.

Conclusions : honey has an obvious influence on the rate of healing process of the oral ulcers.