Relationships between Oral MUC1 Expression and Salivary Hormones in Burning Mouth Syndrome

Burning mouth syndrome (BMS), a chronic oral mucosal pain disorder, is characterized by discomforts in the form of burning and/or stinging sensations that affect the oral mucosa without objective signs to justify the symptoms (Lopez-Jornet, Camacho-Alonso, Andujar-Mateos, Sanchez-Siles,& Gomez-Garcia, 2010; Scala, Checchi, Montevecchi, Marini,& Giamberardino, 2003). BMS mainly occurs in peri- or post-menopaual women, and its etiology is multifactorial. Many physical and psychological conditions such as parafunctional habits, local nerve trauma, salivary gland dysfunctions, hormonal changes after menopause, depression, and anxiety have been reported as potential predisposing factors (Bergdahl& Bergdahl, 1999; Patton, Siegel, Benoliel,& De Laat, 2007; Scala et al., 2003).
Source: Archives of Oral Biology - Category: Dentistry Authors: Source Type: research