title: Burning Mouth Syndrome.
abstract: The aetiology of BMS remains an enigma, however novel evidence suggests a neuropathic basis, which may explain concomitant vulvodynia in some patients.The constant high level spontaneous chronic pain in BMS has significant functional and psychological repercussions for these patients.Cognitive behavioural therapy remains the sole evidence based management of this condition, whilst some patients respond to treatment with Tricyclic antidepressants, SSRIs or SNRIs, compliance with medication remains an issue due to pharma side effects.Increasing evidence suggests that there may be 3 subgroups that should be managed differently.
authors.affiliation: Professor in Oral Surgery, Kings College Dental Institute, Kings College Hospital, London SE5 9RS.
authors.forename: Tara
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Renton
keywords: Burning mouth syndrome; diagnosis; glossalgia; mechanisms; pain intractable; review; therapy