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Anne Wolowski1, N Schwarzbach2, H Hörning3
1Poliklinik für Prothetische Zahnmedizin und Biomaterialien, Bereich Psychosomatik und Psychopathologie in der Zahnheilkunde, Universitätsklinikum Münster - Zentrum ZMK, Albert-Schweitzer-Campus 1/W30, 48149, Münster, Germany. wolowsk@uni-muenster.de.
Clinical Oral Investigations
|October 16, 2020
Summary
Individuals with burning mouth syndrome (BMS) exhibit altered thermal pain thresholds, suggesting potential peripheral and central nervous system involvement. This research opens avenues for new therapeutic strategies.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Pain Medicine
- Oral Medicine
Background:
- Burning mouth syndrome (BMS) is characterized by altered sensory perception.
- Previous studies suggest potential neurological underpinnings of BMS.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate thermal sensory and pain thresholds in individuals with BMS compared to a control group.
- To explore potential mechanisms contributing to BMS.
Main Methods:
- Employed thermal quantitative sensory testing (tQST) to assess heat/cold detection and pain thresholds.
- Tested participants on the tongue and thumb to gather sensory data.
Main Results:
- Significantly altered cold pain thresholds (CPT) were observed on the tongue in BMS patients.
- Specific temperature differences were noted at the tongue tip and lateral borders.
Conclusions:
- BMS may involve peripheral nerve dysfunction and central pain processing impairments.
- Findings suggest potential new therapeutic targets for BMS management.
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