Clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and treatment of burning mouth syndrome

The article discusses the main issues related to terminology, clinical examination, diagnosis, and treatment of burning mouth syndrome. Investigation of this chronic disease of the oral mucosa is highly relevant, since its prevalence continues to increase, affecting patients’ quality of life and making them search for dental care. Particular attention is paid to obstacles arising during the diagnosis of burning mouth syndrome, which are associated with variability of clinical manifestations and presence of general and local negative factors. The article also covers the main treatment principles with the consideration of concomitant diseases. Recently, special attention has been paid to pathogenetic therapy and prevention of neurogenic lesions of the oral mucosa, which ensures favorable prognosis for patients with this disorder.