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=0.59). Furthermore, both groups reported a decrease in the pain severity and burning sensation (p < /em><0.0001); nevertheless, the difference was not significant between the groups in this regard (p < /em>=0.23). Conclusion: Triamcinolone acetonide and phenytoin are effective in decreasing the recurrent aphthous stomatitis diameter, pain severity, and burning sensation. However, no significant difference was observed between the groups in this regard.]]>
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<0.05). Conclusion: A coated tongue was reported with the highest frequency. In addition, the lesions, such as microglossia, exophytic lesions, and median rhomboid glossitis, were observed with the lowest frequencies. The frequencies of most lesions were not significant between the two genders. A coated tongue, fissured tongue, hairy tongue, and pigmentation lesions were significantly observed in male participants.]]>
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=0.029). There was a significant decrease in the prevalence and severity of bad breath in group 1, compared to those reported at the initiation of the study (female participants: p < /em>=0.003; male participants: p < /em>=0.000). Conclusion: Oral hygiene education based on bad breath was more effective, long-lasting, and faster than the other two educational methods.]]>
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