scholarly journals Essential oils utility implications in symptomatic Burning Mouth Syndrome

2021 ◽  
pp. 381-385
Author(s):  
Assunta PATANO ◽  
Daniela DI VENERE ◽  
Sabino CECI ◽  
Pula BERATE ◽  
Sebastian CANDREA ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Pain ◽  
Complete Remission ◽  
Prospective Study ◽  
Essential Oils ◽  
Glucose Solution ◽  
Therapeutic Strategies ◽  
Burning Mouth Syndrome ◽  
Oral Rinse ◽  
Burning Mouth ◽  
Therapeutic Protocols

Introduction. Burning mouth syndrome (BMS) is a clinical condition characterized by the presence of chronic pain in absence of clinically visible lesions of the oral mucosa. The etiology is uncertain and the therapeutic strategies still controversial. The objective of this prospective study is to analyze the efficacy of essential oils-based mouthwashes in the therapy of BMS. Material and method. This study included 16 patients affected by BMS who were treated with essential oils-based mouthwashes and glucose solution on alternated days for 30 days. Symptomatology was evaluated after 15, 30 and 90 days. Results and discussions. A the end of the treatment, most of the patients (67%) referred an improvement of symptoms up to complete remission in 90 days. Conclusions. Based on this study, essential oils-based mouthwashes could represent a valid aid in the treatment of BMS. Further studies are necessary in order to identify effective and standardized therapeutic protocols. Keywords: Burning Mouth Syndrome; oral rinse; essential oils; therapeutic strategies,

Update on Burning Mouth Syndrome: Overview and Patient Management

2003 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 275-291 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Scala ◽  
L. Checchi ◽  
M. Montevecchi ◽  
I. Marini ◽  
M.A. Giamberardino
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Pain ◽  
Patient Management ◽  
Current Knowledge ◽  
Pain Syndrome ◽  
Burning Mouth Syndrome ◽  
Nerve Damage ◽  
Hormonal Changes ◽  
Oral Diseases ◽  
Number Of Patients ◽  
Burning Mouth

Burning Mouth Syndrome (BMS) is a chronic pain syndrome that mainly affects middle-aged/old women with hormonal changes or psychological disorders. This condition is probably of multifactorial origin, often idiopathic, and its etiopathogenesis remains largely enigmatic. The present paper discusses several aspects of BMS, updates current knowledge, and provides guidelines for patient management. There is no consensus on the diagnosis and classification of BMS. The etiopathogenesis seems to be complex and in a large number of patients probably involves interactions among local, systemic, and/or psychogenic factors. In the remaining cases, new interesting associations have recently emerged between BMS and either peripheral nerve damage or dopaminergic system disorders, emphasizing the neuropathic background in BMS. Based on these recent data, we have introduced the concepts of “primary” (idiopathic) and “secondary” (resulting from identified precipitating factors) BMS, since this allows for a more systematic approach to patient management. The latter starts with a differential diagnosis based on the exclusion of both other orofacial chronic pain conditions and painful oral diseases exhibiting muco-sal lesions. However, the occurrence of overlapping/overwhelming oral mucosal pathologies, such as infections, may cause difficulties in the diagnosis ("complicated BMS"). BMS treatment is still unsatisfactory, and there is no definitive cure. As a result, a multidisciplinary approach is required to bring the condition under better control. Importantly, BMS patients should be offered regular follow-up during the symptomatic periods and psychological support for alleviating the psychogenic component of the pain. More research is necessary to confirm the association between BMS and systemic disorders, as well as to investigate possible pathogenic mechanisms involving potential nerve damage. If this goal is to be achieved, a uniform definition of BMS and strict criteria for its classification are mandatory.

Different therapeutic strategies for burning mouth syndrome: preliminary data

2010 ◽  
Vol 39 (8) ◽  
pp. 611-616 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roberto Marino ◽  
Sara Torretta ◽  
Pasquale Capaccio ◽  
Lorenzo Pignataro ◽  
Francesco Spadari
Keyword(s):  
Preliminary Data ◽  
Therapeutic Strategies ◽  
Burning Mouth Syndrome ◽  
Burning Mouth

scholarly journals Suicidal Behavior in a Patient with Burning Mouth Syndrome

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-3
Author(s):  
Konstantinos Kontoangelos ◽  
Evmorfia Koukia ◽  
Vasilis Papanikolaou ◽  
Aris Chrysovergis ◽  
Antonis Maillis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Pain ◽  
Oral Cavity ◽  
Psychiatric Comorbidity ◽  
Burning Mouth Syndrome ◽  
Burning Sensation ◽  
Multiple Forms ◽  
Case Presentation ◽  
Local Pain ◽  
Burning Mouth

Introduction. Chronic pain of the oral cavity is a long-term condition and like all other types of chronic pain is associated with numerous comorbidities such as depression or anxiety.Case Presentation. This is a case of a 93-year-old patient suffering from chronic oral cavity pain who repeatedly stabbed his palate due to ongoing local pain, over the last few months, which he could not further tolerate. The patient was suffering from depression and also a diagnosis of “burning mouth syndrome” (BMS) was made.Discussion. Burning mouth syndrome (BMS) is characterized by a burning sensation in the tongue or other oral sites. BMS has high psychiatric comorbidity but can occur in the absence of psychiatric diagnosis. Patients with multiple forms of pain must be considered as potential candidates for underdiagnosed depression (major) and suicidal thoughts.

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