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[Burning mouth syndrome]
1Uit de afdeling Mondziekten en kaakchirurgie/Orale pathologie/Algemene ziekteleer van het Vrije Universiteit Medisch Centrum, Amsterdam/Academisch Centrum Tandheelkunde Amsterdam (ACTA).
Nederlands Tijdschrift Voor Tandheelkunde
|July 10, 2001
Summary
Burning mouth syndrome, characterized by oral burning, dry mouth, and taste issues, primarily affects elderly women. While often without a clear cause, it typically resolves spontaneously over many years.
Area of Science:
- Oral Medicine
- Geriatric Health
- Symptomatology
Context:
- Burning mouth syndrome (BMS) is a common condition, particularly in the elderly population.
- It disproportionately affects women more than men.
- Often presents with associated xerostomia (dry mouth) and dysgeusia (taste disturbances).
Purpose:
- To describe the epidemiology and clinical presentation of burning mouth syndrome.
- To address the lack of scientific evidence for psychogenic causes of BMS.
- To inform about the typical, albeit slow, spontaneous resolution of the condition.
Summary:
- BMS manifests as an oral burning sensation, frequently accompanied by dry mouth and taste alterations.
- The exact etiology of BMS remains largely unknown, with no scientific validation for psychogenic factors.
- While BMS can be persistent, most cases eventually resolve spontaneously over an extended period.
Impact:
- Highlights the need for further research into the underlying causes of BMS.
- Provides a clinical overview for healthcare professionals managing elderly patients with oral symptoms.
- Emphasizes the importance of patient counseling regarding the long-term, self-limiting nature of BMS.