title: Burning mouth syndrome.
abstract: Burning mouth syndrome (BMS) is a complex disorder that is characterized by warm or burning sensation in the oral mucosa without changes on physical examination. It occurs more commonly in middle-aged and elderly women and often affects the tip of the tongue, lateral borders, lips, hard and soft palate. This condition is probably of multi-factorial origin, often idiopathic, and its etiopathogensis is unknown. BMS can be classified into two clinical forms namely primary and secondary BMS. As a result, a multidisciplinary approach is required for better control of the symptoms. In addition, psychotherapy and behavioral feedback may also help eliminate the BMS symptoms.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, Bharath University, Pallikaranai, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
authors.forename: Sudha
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Jimson
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, Bharath University, Pallikaranai, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Rajesh
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, Bharath University, Pallikaranai, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
authors.forename: R Jayasri
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Krupaa
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, Bharath University, Pallikaranai, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Kasthuri
keywords: Burning mouth syndrome; harmones; patch test