Abstract | BACKGROUND: The pathogenesis of the burning mouth syndrome (BMS) is not yet understood. Apart from psychologic factors, several etiologic "somatic" factors have been reported. OBJECTIVE: In 22 patients (19 women, 3 men, mean age 56 years) classified with BMS, clinical and laboratory investigations were performed, with particular emphasis on the role of contact hypersensitivity. Twenty of the 22 patients wore a complete or partial denture. METHODS: Besides clinical and laboratory investigations patch testing was performed with a standard routine series and a standardized denture-dental ( acrylate and metal) series. RESULTS: CONCLUSION: The possible role of local hypersensitivity reactions to denture or dental components as etiologic factors in BMS must be considered.
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Authors | R O Dutrée-Meulenberg, M M Kozel, T van Joost |
Journal | Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology
(J Am Acad Dermatol)
Vol. 26
Issue 6
Pg. 935-40
(Jun 1992)
ISSN: 0190-9622 [Print] United States |
PMID | 1607411
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
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Topics |
- Adult
- Aged
- Burning Mouth Syndrome
(chemically induced, diagnosis)
- Dental Materials
(adverse effects)
- Dentures
- Female
- Humans
- Hypersensitivity
(etiology)
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Patch Tests
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