Burning Mouth Syndrome: Aetiopathogenesis and Principles of Management
Burning mouth syndrome (BMS) is a chronic debilitating oral condition characterised by a burning sensation of the oral mucosa in an otherwise apparently normal person. Its aetiology and pathogenesis are obscure, but both psychogenic factors and peripheral and central neuropathies appear to be implic...
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| author | L. Feller J. Fourie M. Bouckaert R. A. G. Khammissa R. Ballyram J. Lemmer |
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| description | Burning mouth syndrome (BMS) is a chronic debilitating oral condition characterised by a burning sensation of the oral mucosa in an otherwise apparently normal person. Its aetiology and pathogenesis are obscure, but both psychogenic factors and peripheral and central neuropathies appear to be implicated. There is no cure for BMS, and treatment with either local or systemic medications focuses on the relief of symptoms and on improving quality of life. In recalcitrant cases, psychological/psychiatric intervention may be helpful. In order to improve treatment outcomes, a better understanding of the pathogenesis of this syndrome might provide a basis for the development of more effective management strategies. In this short review, we discuss current knowledge of the diagnosis, aetiopathogenesis, and management of BMS. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-8e2833f9a2af4b6d8185b9a0133881ec2025-02-03T01:33:15ZengWileyPain Research and Management1203-67651918-15232017-01-01201710.1155/2017/19262691926269Burning Mouth Syndrome: Aetiopathogenesis and Principles of ManagementL. Feller0J. Fourie1M. Bouckaert2R. A. G. Khammissa3R. Ballyram4J. Lemmer5Department of Periodontology and Oral Medicine, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, Pretoria, South AfricaDepartment of Periodontology and Oral Medicine, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, Pretoria, South AfricaDepartment of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, Pretoria, South AfricaDepartment of Periodontology and Oral Medicine, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, Pretoria, South AfricaDepartment of Periodontology and Oral Medicine, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, Pretoria, South AfricaDepartment of Periodontology and Oral Medicine, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, Pretoria, South AfricaBurning mouth syndrome (BMS) is a chronic debilitating oral condition characterised by a burning sensation of the oral mucosa in an otherwise apparently normal person. Its aetiology and pathogenesis are obscure, but both psychogenic factors and peripheral and central neuropathies appear to be implicated. There is no cure for BMS, and treatment with either local or systemic medications focuses on the relief of symptoms and on improving quality of life. In recalcitrant cases, psychological/psychiatric intervention may be helpful. In order to improve treatment outcomes, a better understanding of the pathogenesis of this syndrome might provide a basis for the development of more effective management strategies. In this short review, we discuss current knowledge of the diagnosis, aetiopathogenesis, and management of BMS.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2017/1926269 |
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| title | Burning Mouth Syndrome: Aetiopathogenesis and Principles of Management |
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| title_short | Burning Mouth Syndrome: Aetiopathogenesis and Principles of Management |
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