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Epidemiological and etiological aspects of burning mouth syndrome.

Year: 2014

Type: article

Abstract: Burning mouth syndrome (BMS) is defined as a chronic pain condition characterized by a burning sensation in clinically healthy oral mucosa. Incidence BMS diagnosed in the Department of Oral Medicine - Oral Pathology Dental Faculty of Medicine, "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy Bucharest is 16,23%. The etiology of BMS remains far less known. This article makes an overview of the latest theories about possible etiopathogenic factors involved in the occurrence of BMS.

Source: Europe PMC (PubMed Central)

Authors: E C Coculescu, S Tovaru, B I Coculescu

Institutions: Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Titu Maiorescu University

Language: English

Topic: Oral Health Pathology and Treatment

Subfield: General Dentistry

Field: Dentistry

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W1810840569

FWCI: 9.277

Cites: 28

Cited by: 73

Related to: 10