Abstract
Geographic tongue (GT) is a benign condition with uncertain etiology that affects the tongue and form filiform papillae giving it a patchy appearance. It is also called benign migratory glossitis. Various terminologies are used to describe this condition i.e.; benign migratory glossitis ((BMG), wandering rash, annulus migrans and erythema migrans. The clinical presentation of GT may different from asymptomatic to burning and painful condition. The aim of this review is to find the possible treatments/management for BMG to treat the pediatric patients with this disease. A search was carried out using different terms to find the related articles. Total 6 studies were used which described the possible managements of GT. there is no proper scientifically prove treatments is present, however application of tacrolimus and good oral hygiene can be recommended in symptomatic conditions. Asymptomatic condition needs no treatment while to reduce pain in symptomatic GT various managements can be prescribed.
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