PSYCHOLOGICAL DISTRESS IN BURNING MOUTH SYNDROME

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Article Title:	PSYCHOLOGICAL DISTRESS IN BURNING MOUTH SYNDROME
Authors:	Gabriela Iorgulescu1
Affiliation:	1 Lecturer, M.D. Ph.D., Faculty of Dental Medicine, “Carol Davila” University of of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest
Abstract:	Burning mouth syndrome is a debilitating medical condition. Its common features include a burning painful sensation in the mouth, often associated with xerostomia. This article discusses our current understanding of the psychological distres of burning mouth syndrome.
Keywords:	burning mouth syndrome, quality of life (QOL), WHOQOL questionnaire physical health, psychological health.
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