title: Burning mouth syndrome: patient management.
abstract: Burning mouth syndrome is an underdiagnosed and often poorly managed oral sensory disturbance. This paper discusses the recognition of the condition and suggests clinical approaches to ensure a correct diagnosis and appropriate management. The expansion of the traditional dental role of the dentist is reviewed in the context of overall oral and general health particularly with respect to the syndrome which demands an intensive work-up, open discussions with the patient, and a carefully planned long-term management strategy.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dentistry, University of Queensland.
authors.forename: N W
authors.initials: NW
authors.lastname: Savage
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002054:Burning Mouth Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D003812:Dentist-Patient Relations; D005260:Female; D006262:Health; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009909:Oral Health; D010347:Patient Care Planning