Xerostomia correlates with pain sensitivity in burning mouth syndrome patients

Xerostomia correlates with pain sensitivity in burning mouth syndrome patients

Abstract Patients with burning mouth syndrome (BMS) often exhibit abnormal somatosensory function, and xerostomia is a common accompanying symptom. This study aimed to explore whether xerostomia is associated with pain sensitivity in patients with BMS. A total of 82 female patients with BMS were enr...

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Main Authors: Hongsen Zhao, Shujun Ran, Wenqian Huo, Kang Gan, Wenlu Li
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2025-04-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Subjects:
Burning mouth syndrome
Pain sensitivity
Xerostomia
Pain sensitivity questionnaire
Pressure pain threshold
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-97048-6
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