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Burning mouth syndrome

S A Miyamoto1, V B Ziccardi

  • 1Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, New Jersey Dental School, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Newark 07103-2400, USA.

The Mount Sinai Journal of Medicine, New York
|December 9, 1998
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Burning mouth syndrome is a common, unexplained oral discomfort affecting older adults. Identifying local, systemic, and environmental factors is key to managing this condition.

Area of Science:

  • Geriatric Medicine
  • Oral Medicine
  • Symptomatology

Background:

  • Burning mouth syndrome (BMS) is an increasingly prevalent complaint, particularly among the aging population.
  • The condition often presents without visible pathological lesions, posing a diagnostic challenge for clinicians.
  • Understanding predisposing factors is crucial for effective management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the multifaceted nature of burning mouth syndrome.
  • To identify potential local, systemic, and environmental causes of BMS.
  • To offer management strategies for clinicians treating patients with BMS.

Main Methods:

  • Review of clinical presentations of burning mouth syndrome.
  • Assessment of potential etiological factors including local, systemic, and environmental influences.

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  • Compilation of management suggestions based on identified causes.

    • Main Results:

    • Burning mouth syndrome is characterized by oral discomfort without apparent lesions.
    • Multiple factors, including local, systemic, and environmental, contribute to BMS.
    • A comprehensive assessment is necessary to determine predisposing factors.

    Conclusions:

    • Burning mouth syndrome requires a thorough evaluation of diverse contributing factors.
    • Management strategies should be tailored to the identified predisposing factors.
    • Further research may elucidate the complex etiology of BMS.