Burning Mouth Syndrome

Abstract

Aim: In this review the authors describe changes in terminology of glosodynia and stomatodynia that are now common under the term "burning mouth syndrome". In literature, it can be found abbreviated as BMS.A list of assumed etiological factors can be found in this paper. These factors are divided into local, systematic, psychological, neurological and idiopatical.In conclusion, the authors stress the professional complexity of BMS and its gradual inclusion among atypical pains. Cooperation of professionals from other medical disciplines is essential for a proper diagnosis and successful therapy.

Keywords

• burning mouth syndrome
• stomatodynia
• atypical pain