Publication: Burning Mouth Syndrome: An Enigmatic Disorder
Date
2013
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Kathmandu University
Abstract
ABSTRACT
Burning mouth syndrome (BMS) is a chronic oral pain or burning sensation affecting
the oral mucosa, often unaccompanied by mucosal lesions or other evident clinical
signs. It is observed principally in middle-aged patients and postmenopausal
women and may be accompanied by xerostomia and altered taste. Burning
mouth syndrome is characterized by an intense burning or stinging sensation,
preferably on the tongue or in other areas of mouth. This disorder is one of the
most common, encountered in the clinical practice. This condition is probably of
multifactorial origin; however the exact underlying etiology remains uncertain.
This article discusses several aspects of BMS, updates current knowledge about the
etiopathogenesis and describes the clinical features as well as the diagnosis and
management of BMS patients.
KEYWORDS
Burning mouth syndrome, idiopathic, stomatodynia, xerostomia
Description
MA Javali
Department of PDS
Division of periodontics King Khalid University College of Dentistry Abha,.KSA