Burning mouth syndrome - A review

Abstract

Burning mouth syndrome (BMS) is a complex disorder that is characterised by warm or burning sensation in the oral mucosa without changes on physical examination. Burning mouth syndrome is also known as burning tongue,sore tongue, burning tongue syndrome,or sore mouth. Burning mouth syndrome described painful sensation of the tongue, lips and palate. It may also involve a general sensation of discomfort of the whole mouth. In this condition no underlying dental or medical causes such as lesion can be identified. This condition affects chiefly of the middle aged and elderly woman with hormonal changes or psychological disorders. So far, there is no definitive cure for this condition and most of the treatment approaches, medication remains unsatisfactory.The purpose of this review is to provide a detailed documentation of occurrence, causes, symptom and management of burning mouth syndrome and thus help in spreading awareness and of the syndrome.