title: Burning mouth syndrome.
abstract: Burning mouth syndrome is a common condition particularly affecting elderly women. Numerous precipitating factors are recognized that lead to a burning sensation in clinically normal mucosa. By taking each precipitating factor into account, a favorable treatment outcome usually can be achieved. This article highlights the significance of precipitating factors in burning mouth syndrome and suggests a treatment protocol based on current scientific evidence.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral Medicine, School of Clinical Dentistry, Queen's University of Belfast, Northern Ireland.
authors.forename: P J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Lamey
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002054:Burning Mouth Syndrome / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged