Burning Mouth Syndrome(BMS)

Background and Objectives: Burning mouth syndrome (BMS) represent burning pain in the tongue and other mucosa of oral cavity. However, it has no abnormal clinical and laboratory findings. The aim of this article is to investigate the etiology, diagnosis and treatment of burning mouth syndrome through literature review. Material and Methods: We reviewed the worldwide published literatures. Results: Burning mouth syndrome are reported more often in women, especially after menopause Conditions associated with burning mouth syndrome include local oral factors (such as candida, salivary dysfunction), systemic factors (such as various nutritional deficiencies, diabetes mellitus, menopause), psychiatric factors (such as depression, anxiety disorder) and idiopathic (unknown cause). However, the etiology of true idiopathic burning mouth syndrome has been unknown. Therefore, the management of BMS has not been established until now. Conclusions: This paper provides updated information on burning mouth syndrome and presents a new multidisciplinary treatment model. (J Clinical Otolaryngol 2010;21:211–220)