CLINICAL CHARACTERISTICS AND TREATMENT OUTCOME IN THE BURNING MOUTH SYNDROME:

Authors

  • Dr. Umar Khitab BDS, Msc (London), Associate Professor, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Khyber College of Dentistry Peshawar, Pakistan
  • Dr. Ahmad Khan BDS, FCPS (Pak), Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, Category-D Hospital, Mardan, Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33279/jkcd.v1i01.444

Keywords:

Burning mouth syndrome, Dry mouth, Treatment outcome, Clonazepam.

Abstract

Objectives: To evaluate and analyze the occurrence, clinical characteristics and treatment outcomes in patients with burning mouth syndrome.

Material and Methodology: Data of sixty patients with burning mouth syndrome reported to the private clinic of the author from January 2003 to March 2008 were reviewed. Clinical examination and treatment follow up was carried out. Data regarding the age, gender, main site of involvement, associated symptoms and treatment outcome were evaluated and analyzed.

Results: Females outnumbered the males. The most common age group involved was 41-50 years. Main sites of involvement were anterior 2/3rd of tongue (58.6%), followed by labial mucosa (13.3%). The common complaint associated with burning mouth was dry mouth (90%) followed by taste loss (63.3%). Significant improvement (91.3%) was noticed in patients managed with the combination of systemic antidepressants, clonazepam and strong reassurance.

Conclusion: Burning mouth syndrome was more common in aged females. Common site of involvement was anterior 2/3rd of tongue. Improvements in symptoms were more significant when antidepresssants were combined with clonazepam and strong reassurance.

 

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Published

2010-12-31

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Dr. Umar Khitab, & Dr. Ahmad Khan. (2010). CLINICAL CHARACTERISTICS AND TREATMENT OUTCOME IN THE BURNING MOUTH SYNDROME:. JOURNAL OF KHYBER COLLEGE OF DENTISTRY, 1(01), 43–47. https://doi.org/10.33279/jkcd.v1i01.444

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Vol. 1 No. 01 (2010): Journal of Khyber College of Dentistry

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