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Jaykrishna Thakkar1, Harry Dym1
1Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, The Brooklyn Hospital Center, 155 Ashland Place, Brooklyn, NY 11201, USA.
Abstract:
This article provides an update for the practicing dentist and/or oral and maxillofacial surgeon on the recognition, identification, and treatment of burning mouth syndrome (BMS). We discuss the most common clinical findings and most common causes of BMS. This article provides a classification flowchart that assists the practitioner in diagnosing and classifying BMS. The article then discusses the pathophysiology and treatment of BMS updated in the literature from the latest studies and reviews. Treatment can vary from topical or systemic medication to behavioral therapy.
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