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Burning mouth syndrome: an update.
Pia López-Jornet1, Fabio Camacho-Alonso, Paz Andujar-Mateos
1Department of Oral Medicine, University of Murcia, Spain. majornet@um.es
Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal
|December 30, 2009
Summary
Burning mouth syndrome (BMS) causes chronic oral pain, often in middle-aged women. This review explores its multifactorial causes, diagnosis, and current treatments.
Area of Science:
- Oral Medicine
- Pain Management
- Dermatology
Background:
- Burning mouth syndrome (BMS) is a chronic pain condition affecting the oral mucosa.
- It primarily impacts middle-aged and postmenopausal women, presenting as burning or stinging sensations.
- Associated symptoms include xerostomia (dry mouth) and dysgeusia (taste alteration).
Purpose of the Study:
- To review current literature on burning mouth syndrome.
- To examine potential etiological factors and clinical presentations.
- To discuss diagnostic criteria and therapeutic strategies for BMS.
Main Methods:
- Comprehensive literature search on BMS.
- Analysis of studies focusing on etiology, clinical features, diagnosis, and treatment.
- Synthesis of findings from recent research.
Main Results:
- BMS is likely multifactorial, involving local, systemic, and psychological factors.
- Etiopathogenesis remains largely unknown, contributing to diagnostic challenges.
- No established consensus exists for BMS classification and diagnosis.
Conclusions:
- Effective management requires a thorough understanding of BMS's complex etiology.
- Further research is needed to clarify diagnostic criteria and optimize treatment protocols.
- A multidisciplinary approach may be beneficial for managing patients with burning mouth syndrome.
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