Síndrome de boca ardiente. Eficacia de la aplicación tópica de capsaicina. Estudio piloto

Abstract

Burning mouth syndrome is a complex clinical condition, patients show a sensation of irritation or intraoral heat without objetivable clinical injuries. Objective: to value the effectiveness of a capsaicin 0,025% gel application in patients with burning mouth syndrome. Patients and methods: 29 patients with burning mouth syndrome was examined by means of anamnesis, medical history, oral exportation and complementary tests. 15 of these patients were administered a capsaicin gel and were examined for several weeks. Results: the effectiveness of capsaicin is relatively low, only 13% of patients refer an important improvement ( with a reduction more tha 3 points in the visual alalogical scales) and 6% partial improvement ( reduction under 3 points) with this treatment. Discussion: burning mouth syndrome is a multifactorial clinical problem that needs a carefuly of its etiology and therapeutic management. It is of extreme importance make a correct diagnosis and explain this condition to the patient to be able to maintain realistic objectives on the success possibilities.