A 28-year-old patient developed a painful 0.5 * 0.5 cm oval ulcer in her lower anterior vestibular mucosa. She has had episodes (7 to 10 days' duration) of similar painful ulcers before. This patient most likely has:

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Recurrent aphthae, also known as recurrent aphthous stomatitis, is characterized by the development of painful, recurrent ulcers in the oral mucosa, typically lasting 7 to 10 days, which aligns with the patient's symptoms.

A 28-Year-Old Patient Developed a Painful 0