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Jaisri R Thoppay¹, Scott S De Rossi, Katharine N Ciarrocca

¹College of Graduate Studies, Georgia Regents University, 1430 John Wesley Gilbert Drive, Augusta, GA 3091, USA.

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Burning mouth syndrome (BMS) causes oral burning sensations without visible signs, impacting quality of life. Its enigmatic cause complicates diagnosis and management for dental professionals.

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Area of Science:

Oral Medicine
Stomatology
Dental Science

Background:

Burning mouth syndrome (BMS) is a chronic oral condition.
Characterized by burning sensations on the oral mucosa.
Lacks obvious clinical examination findings, making diagnosis challenging.

Purpose of the Study:

To highlight the diagnostic and management challenges of BMS.
To emphasize the importance of dental professionals in patient care.
To underscore the significant impact of BMS on patient quality of life.

Main Methods:

This study is a review of the characteristics of Burning Mouth Syndrome.
It synthesizes current understanding of BMS etiology and clinical presentation.
Focuses on the implications for dental practice.

Main Results:

BMS presents with subjective burning symptoms.
No clear organic changes are evident on clinical examination.
The etiology of BMS remains largely unknown.

Conclusions:

BMS significantly reduces patients' quality of life.
Effective treatment and management strategies are difficult due to unknown causes.
Dental professionals play a crucial role in diagnosing and managing BMS within comprehensive dental care.