Burning mouth syndrome.
Burning mouth syndrome (BMS) is characterized by oral burning or similar pain in the absence of detectable oral mucosa changes. This condition is more common among middle-aged and elderly women. Although various local, systemic, and psychological factors are considered to be possible causes of BMS, it is still a challenge in the field of oral medicine. The aim of this review was to discuss several aspects of BMS, update current knowledge, and provide guidelines for patient management.
Boy-Metin
Zeynep
Z
Department of Oral Surgery and Medicine, Faculty of Dentistry, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey. zeynepboy@yahoo.com
Kayhan
Kivanç Bektaş
KB
Unür
Meral
M
D002054:Burning Mouth Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D009752:Nutritional Status; D009910:Oral Hygiene; D015995:Prevalence; D012307:Risk Factors