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Burning mouth syndrome: literature review and model for research and management
Author(s) -
Bergdahl J.,
Anneroth G.
Publication year - 1993
Publication title -
journal of oral pathology and medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.887
H-Index - 83
eISSN - 1600-0714
pISSN - 0904-2512
DOI - 10.1111/j.1600-0714.1993.tb00120.x
Subject(s) - burning mouth syndrome , psychogenic disease , medicine , intensive care medicine , protocol (science) , dermatology , alternative medicine , pathology , psychiatry
The literature on burning mouth syndrome (BMS) is reviewed with particular reference to its prevalence, local and systemic etiologic factors, psychogenic background and treatment. Research requirements are discussed, which focus on different clinical and psychological parameters and the necessity to evaluate BMS. Finally, a treatment protocol including oral, medical and psychological investigations is presented.