Burning mouth syndrome (BMS): causes

Evidence-based neurology checklist on burning mouth syndrome (bms): causes: Local mouth factors Salivary gland disorders Infections: bacterial, viral, fungal Dental abnormalities Denture acrylic allergy Poorly fitting dentures Bruxism Taste dysfunction Nutritional deficiencies Endocrine causes…

Local mouth factors

  • Salivary gland disorders
  • Infections: bacterial, viral, fungal
  • Dental abnormalities
  • Denture acrylic allergy
  • Poorly fitting dentures
  • Bruxism
  • Taste dysfunction

Nutritional deficiencies

Endocrine causes

Psychiatric causes

Drug-induced

Other causes

Questionable causes

References

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  4. Friedman DI. Topiramate-induced burning mouth syndrome. Headache 2010; 50:1383-1385.
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