Burning mouth syndrome

dc.contributor.author	Van Heerden, Willem Francois Petrus
dc.contributor.author	Van Zyl, Andre W.
dc.date.accessioned	2011-05-06T07:51:28Z
dc.date.available	2011-05-06T07:51:28Z
dc.date.issued	2011-01
dc.description.abstract	Burning mouth syndrome (BMS) is a chronic condition characterised by a burning sensation of the tongue and other sites, usually without associated clinical or laboratory findings. These patients, mainly postmenopausal women, often present with dry mouth (xerostomia) and taste alterations. BMS may present in an idiopathic (primary) form or in association with local or systemic abnormalities (secondary). A detailed history and oral examination are important to help direct patient management.	en_US
dc.identifier.citation	Van Heerden, WFP & Van Zyl, AW 2011, 'Burning mouth syndrome', South African Family Practice, vol. 53, no. 1, pp. 8-10. [http://www.safpj.co.za (vorige webadres was www.medpharm.co.za)]	en_US
dc.identifier.issn	1726-426X
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/2263/16494
dc.language.iso	en	en_US
dc.publisher	South African Academy of Family Practice/Primary Care	en_US
dc.rights	© SAAFP	en_US
dc.subject	Burning mouth syndrome	en_US
dc.subject	Xerostomia	en_US
dc.subject	Dysgeusia	en_US
dc.subject	Oral pain	en_US
dc.subject.lcsh	Mouth -- Diseases	en
dc.title	Burning mouth syndrome	en_US
dc.type	Article	en_US