[Cognitive-behavioral therapy in the burning mouth syndrome--a new approach].

Abstract

OBJECTIVE:

The aim of this study is to present a new approach of burning mouth syndrome treatment by cognitive and behavioral therapy.

METHODS:

Cognitive and behavioral therapy in a patient with severe and resistant burning mouth syndrome.

RESULTS:

Disappearing of the oral pain of the burning mouth syndrome.

CONCLUSION:

After a review of the literature, we propose the treatment of burning mouth syndrome by cognitive and behavioral therapy.

• Authors: P Bonfils, Ph Peignard, D Malinvaud
• Journal: Annales d'oto-laryngologie et de chirurgie cervico faciale : bulletin de la Societe d'oto-laryngologie des hopitaux de Paris (Ann Otolaryngol Chir Cervicofac) Vol. 122 Issue 3 Pg. 146-9 (Jun 2005) ISSN: 0003-438X [Print] France
• Vernacular Title: Glossodynie et thérapie cognitive et comportementale. Une nouvelle approche dans le traitement des glossodynies.
• PMID: 16142094 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article, Review)

Topics

• Aged
• Burning Mouth Syndrome (therapy)
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
• Female
• Humans
• Treatment Outcome