Study Evaluating the Laser Diode Effect Burning Mouth Syndrome

Study Evaluating the Laser Diode Effect on Burning Mouth Syndrome

The aim of this study was to report the effect of laser diode on the treatment of burning mouth syndrome (BMS)

Patients were randomly allocated to two different groups:

the first one (group A) underwent Laser diode whereas the second one (group B) received Laser diode inactive

The inclusion criteria were as follows: (a) oral burning sensation, at least in the last 6 months; (b) no detection of oral mucosal lesions; and (c) ability to complete the present clinical trial. The exclusion criteria were as follows: (a) diagnosis of Sjögren syndrome on the basis of European criteria ; (b) previous head and neck radiotherapy; (c) diagnosed lymphoma; (d) hepatitis C infection; (c) pregnant or breast-feeding women

Inclusion Criteria:

• diagnosis of burning mouth syndrome in accordance the International Classification of Headaches: continuous symptoms of oral burning or pain on a daily or almost daily basis, during all or part of the day for more than 6 months

Exclusion Criteria:

• history of head and neck malignancy, radiation therapy to the head and neck area, poorly managed diabetes mellitus, chronic thyroid disease, or known Sjogren's disease and pregnant