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Abstract The current study was performed to compare the usefulness of Lowlevel laser therapy with or without Omega-3 versus Omega-3 alone in treatment of recurrent aphthous stomatitis and to evaluate the immunemodulatory effect of systemically administered Omega-3. A total of 45 patients were suffering from RAS ulceration on the oral mucosa were selected and randomly divided in to 3 groups: ▪ group Ӏ: Was managed by Low-level laser therapy. Diode laser (GaAlAs)* wave-length 806 nm for 80s (6.3 j/cm2) applied 4 times once daily from day 1 to day 4. ▪ group ӀӀ: Was managed by Omega-3 systemic supply, soft gelatin capsules of 1000 mg each, ** each participant received 1 capsule 3 times daily for 6 months. ▪ group ӀӀӀ: Was managed omega-3 plus Low-level laser therapy. The comparison between the three groups was assessed according to the following parameters: (c) Clinical parameters: • Measuring the reduction in ulcers surface area. The ulcers were photographed using a digital camera with high resolution. Photographs were taken at: Day 1: Base line and Day 5: after complete laser application. A standardized object of known dimensions was placed near the ulcers; the ulcer surface area was measured using a Visual Basic program in pixels. |