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[Burning mouth].

E Witt1, S Palla

  • 1Klinik für Kaufunktionsstörungen und Totalprothetik, Zentrum für Zahn-, Mund- und Kieferheilkunde, Universität Zürich, Switzerland.

Schmerz (Berlin, Germany)
|September 18, 2002
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Burning mouth syndrome (BMS) is common, particularly in postmenopausal women. Its multifactorial causes and inconsistent treatments highlight the need for clearer diagnostic and therapeutic guidelines.

Area of Science:

  • Oral Medicine
  • Epidemiology
  • Clinical Dentistry

Context:

  • Burning mouth sensation affects a significant portion of the population, especially postmenopausal women.
  • Prevalence estimates vary, ranging from 0.7-7.9% in the general population to 15% in postmenopausal women.

Purpose:

  • To comprehensively review the existing literature on burning mouth and burning mouth syndrome (BMS).
  • To cover epidemiology, clinical manifestations, etiology, diagnostic approaches, treatment strategies, and prognosis.

Summary:

  • BMS etiology is multifactorial, involving local, systemic, and psychogenic factors, though their relative importance remains debated.
  • Diagnosis relies heavily on patient history and clinical examination, differentiating between burning mouth with mucosal changes and BMS without.

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  • Treatment for burning mouth with mucosal signs is often manageable by addressing causal factors, while BMS treatments are largely empirical due to limited high-quality evidence.

    • Impact:

    • Conflicting evidence on etiology and treatment leads to inconsistent diagnostic and therapeutic guidelines.
    • Highlights the need for further research, particularly randomized controlled trials, to establish evidence-based treatments for BMS.
    • Emphasizes the critical role of thorough clinical assessment in managing burning mouth conditions.