DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF ORAL BURNING SYNDROME
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https://doi.org/10.18554/refacs.v4i1.1530Abstract
The objective of this study was to conduct a literature review on the factors associated withthe diagnosis and treatment of burning mouth syndrome (SAB) that the dental surgeonshould be able to recognize. The databases considered were: PUBMED, MEDLINE, LILACS andSCIELO in the period from 2000 to 2014, with use of descriptors connected to SAB. Werefound 25 articles and the results showed two categories – Diagnosis of SAB and Treatment ofSAB. Different therapeutic modalities exist, however these are palliative, where theassociation of psychological disorder, depression and anxiety in patients is a common finding.It is concluded that further studies are needed for the elucidation of the pathogenesis of theSAB, in order to provide better quality of life for patients, and a greater awareness of themodalities of treatment.
Descriptors: Diagnosis; Burning mouth syndrome, Therapeutics.
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