title: Psychological profile in burning mouth syndrome.
abstract: Thirty-two patients with burning mouth syndrome and 32 matched control subjects were evaluated for their personality profile using a comprehensive, reliable, and validated inventory. All subjects were requested to complete the Neo PI-R questionnaire that measures the 5 dimensions of personality and their facets. A t-test and univariate correlations (Pearson's correlation coefficient) were used to compare the 2 groups. Results show high significant differences in some personality factors. Neuroticism and all its facets, which include anxiety, angry hostility, depression, self-consciousness, impulsiveness and vulnerability, were significant at P<.001. Other domains like extraversion, openness, and conscientiousness showed significant differences also (P<.05). Many personality characteristics differentiate burning mouth syndrome patients from controllers according to the Neo PI-R and this should affect the treatment plan according to the identified characteristics.
authors.affiliation: Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan. firasquran@hotmail.com
authors.forename: Firas A M
authors.initials: FA
authors.lastname: Al Quran
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000786:Anger; D001007:Anxiety / Q000523:psychology; D001290:Attitude; D002054:Burning Mouth Syndrome / Q000523:psychology*; D016022:Case-Control Studies; D003863:Depression / Q000523:psychology; D005120:Extraversion, Psychological; D005260:Female; D006791:Hostility; D006801:Humans; D007175:Impulsive Behavior; D008297:Male; D009042:Motivation; D009497:Neurotic Disorders / Q000523:psychology; D010551:Personality; D010555:Personality Inventory; D012649:Self Concept; D013694:Temperament