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Pavlou IA, Spandidos DA, Zoumpourlis V, Papakosta VK. Neurobiology of bruxism: The impact of stress (Review). Biomed Rep 2024; 20:59. [PMID: 38414628 PMCID: PMC10895390 DOI: 10.3892/br.2024.1747] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2023] [Accepted: 01/30/2024] [Indexed: 02/29/2024] Open
Abstract
Bruxism is a non-functional involuntary muscle activity that affects more than one-third of the population at some point in their lives. A number of factors have been found to be related to the etiopathogenesis of bruxism; therefore, the condition is considered multifactorial. The most commonly accepted factor is stress. Stress has long been considered to increase muscle tone and to reduce the pain threshold. Current evidence indicates that exposure to chronic stress, distress and allostatic load ignite neurological degeneration and the attenuation of critical neuronal pathways that are highly implicated in the orofacial involuntary muscle activity. The present review discusses the negative effects that chronic stress exerts on certain parts of the central nervous system and the mechanisms through which these changes are involved in the etiopathogenesis of bruxism. The extent of these morphological and functional changes on nerves and neuronal tracts provides valuable insight into the obstacles that need to be overcome in order to achieve successful treatment. Additionally, particular emphasis is given on the effects of bruxism on the central nervous system, particularly the activation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis, as this subsequently induces an increase in circulating corticosterone levels, also evidenced by increased levels of salivary cortisol, thereby transforming bruxism into a self-reinforcing loop.
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- Laboratory of Clinical Virology, Medical School, University of Crete, 71003 Heraklion, Greece
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- Biomedical Applications Unit, Institute of Chemical Biology, National Hellenic Research Foundation, 11635 Athens, Greece
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospital Attikon, 12462 Athens, Greece
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Normando AGC, Santos-Silva AR, Epstein JB. Burning mouth in oncology care: a systematic review. Support Care Cancer 2024; 32:170. [PMID: 38374475 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-024-08383-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2023] [Accepted: 02/13/2024] [Indexed: 02/21/2024]
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Burning mouth, also referred to as oral dysesthesia, is an underreported condition among cancer patients that may represent an early symptom of cancer or an adverse effect of treatment. This review sought to characterize this symptom in oncology care where burning symptoms may occur. A systematic review of the literature was performed based on the PRISMA statement, and the protocol was registered at PROSPERO database. A structured search was done using eight databases. The process of study selection was conducted in two distinct phases. The JBI Critical Appraisal Tools were utilized to evaluate the risk of bias in the studies included. Of the total number of studies assessed, sixteen met the eligibility criteria. Of these studies included, 7 were case reports, 7 cross-sectional studies, and 2 non-randomized clinical trials. Most studies presented low risk of bias (n = 9), while the remaining studies were evaluated and scored as moderate (n = 5) or high (n = 2) risk of bias. Burning mouth was reported as a first symptom of cancer in three studies, and as an adverse event of radiotherapy (n = 2), chemoradiotherapy (n = 2), and chemotherapy (n = 9). Burning mouth was a first symptom in 0.62% of oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC), and 3.3% of patients with pain as chief complaint. Oral dysesthesia prevalence was 13.6% in patients experiencing chemotherapy-induced oral adverse events. The symptom of burning mouth should be examined in oncology care, as it may be underreported and therefore undertreated. New therapies may be related to a higher risk of oral burning and studies assessing approach to management are needed. Current management borrows from the current management of burning mouth in the non-cancer setting.
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- Ana Gabriela Costa Normando
- Departamento de Diagnóstico Oral, Faculdade de Odontologia de Piracicaba (FOP), Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP), Piracicaba, SP, Brazil.
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- Departamento de Diagnóstico Oral, Faculdade de Odontologia de Piracicaba (FOP), Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP), Piracicaba, SP, Brazil
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- City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center, Duarte, CA, USA
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Samuel Oschin Comprehensive Cancer Institute, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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Ryan K, Crighton A. Trigeminal neuralgia and trigeminal neuropathic pain. Br Dent J 2024; 236:323-328. [PMID: 38388612 DOI: 10.1038/s41415-024-7068-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2023] [Revised: 01/11/2024] [Accepted: 01/15/2024] [Indexed: 02/24/2024]
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It is very important that the dental team are aware of the varied presentations of pain in the mouth, face and other parts of the trigeminal region which are not directly caused by teeth or oral structures. Our understanding of underlying causes in this complex area is evolving. Ultimately, patients who present with what may at first seem to be oral or dental problems will require specialist input in secondary care with potential for use of systemic medications. This article reviews the common non-dental pains encountered in the orofacial region related to dysfunction of the trigeminal nerve.
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- Kevin Ryan
- Department of Oral Medicine, Glasgow Dental Hospital and School, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, UK.
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- Department of Oral Medicine, Glasgow Dental Hospital and School, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, UK
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Canfora F, Ottaviani G, Calabria E, Pecoraro G, Leuci S, Coppola N, Sansone M, Rupel K, Biasotto M, Di Lenarda R, Mignogna MD, Adamo D. Advancements in Understanding and Classifying Chronic Orofacial Pain: Key Insights from Biopsychosocial Models and International Classifications (ICHD-3, ICD-11, ICOP). Biomedicines 2023; 11:3266. [PMID: 38137487 PMCID: PMC10741077 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines11123266] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2023] [Revised: 12/04/2023] [Accepted: 12/08/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023] Open
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In exploring chronic orofacial pain (COFP), this review highlights its global impact on life quality and critiques current diagnostic systems, including the ICD-11, ICOP, and ICHD-3, for their limitations in addressing COFP's complexity. Firstly, this study outlines the global burden of chronic pain and the importance of distinguishing between different pain types for effective treatment. It then delves into the specific challenges of diagnosing COFP, emphasizing the need for a more nuanced approach that incorporates the biopsychosocial model. This review critically examines existing classification systems, highlighting their limitations in fully capturing COFP's multifaceted nature. It advocates for the integration of these systems with the DSM-5's Somatic Symptom Disorder code, proposing a unified, multidisciplinary diagnostic approach. This recommendation aims to improve chronic pain coding standardization and acknowledge the complex interplay of biological, psychological, and social factors in COFP. In conclusion, here, we highlight the need for a comprehensive, universally applicable classification system for COFP. Such a system would enable accurate diagnosis, streamline treatment strategies, and enhance communication among healthcare professionals. This advancement holds potential for significant contributions to research and patient care in this challenging field, offering a broader perspective for scientists across disciplines.
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- Federica Canfora
- Department of Neuroscience, Reproductive Sciences and Dentistry, University of Naples Federico II, 5 Via Pansini, 80131 Naples, Italy; (F.C.); (D.A.)
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- Department of Surgical, Medical and Health Sciences, University of Trieste, 447 Strada di Fiume, 34149 Trieste, Italy
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- Dentistry Unit, Department of Health Sciences, University of Catanzaro “Magna Graecia”, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience, Reproductive Sciences and Dentistry, University of Naples Federico II, 5 Via Pansini, 80131 Naples, Italy; (F.C.); (D.A.)
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- Department of Neuroscience, Reproductive Sciences and Dentistry, University of Naples Federico II, 5 Via Pansini, 80131 Naples, Italy; (F.C.); (D.A.)
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- Department of Neuroscience, Reproductive Sciences and Dentistry, University of Naples Federico II, 5 Via Pansini, 80131 Naples, Italy; (F.C.); (D.A.)
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- Department of Neuroscience, Reproductive Sciences and Dentistry, University of Naples Federico II, 5 Via Pansini, 80131 Naples, Italy; (F.C.); (D.A.)
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- Department of Surgical, Medical and Health Sciences, University of Trieste, 447 Strada di Fiume, 34149 Trieste, Italy
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- Department of Surgical, Medical and Health Sciences, University of Trieste, 447 Strada di Fiume, 34149 Trieste, Italy
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- Department of Surgical, Medical and Health Sciences, University of Trieste, 447 Strada di Fiume, 34149 Trieste, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience, Reproductive Sciences and Dentistry, University of Naples Federico II, 5 Via Pansini, 80131 Naples, Italy; (F.C.); (D.A.)
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- Department of Neuroscience, Reproductive Sciences and Dentistry, University of Naples Federico II, 5 Via Pansini, 80131 Naples, Italy; (F.C.); (D.A.)
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Medeiros CKS, Serrão MDCPN, de Lima AAS, da Silveira ÉJD, de Oliveira PT. Comparative analysis of photobiomodulation therapy and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation for burning mouth: a randomized clinical trial. Clin Oral Investig 2023; 27:6157-6165. [PMID: 37656286 DOI: 10.1007/s00784-023-05232-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2023] [Accepted: 08/18/2023] [Indexed: 09/02/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To compare the effect of photobiomodulation (PBM) and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) in the treatment of burning mouth. MATERIALS AND METHODS Randomized clinical trial of 25 patients with burning mouth treated by TENS (n=12) and PBM (n=13). The patients were treated weekly for 8 weeks. Two-factor ANOVA was used to determine whether the two interventions promoted significant differences in symptoms (measured with a visual analogue scale), unstimulated salivary flow, xerostomia, and dysgeusia between T0 (baseline), T1 (after the 4th treatment session), T2 (after the 8th treatment session), and T3 (30 days after the end of treatment). RESULTS Intragroup comparison of VAS scores for pain showed a significant difference between T0xT1, T0xT2, and T0xT3 in the TENS group and between T0xT2 and T0xT3 in the PBM group (p˂0.001). Intergroup comparison of VAS scores for pain between T2xT3 showed a better response to PBM than to TENS (p=0.003). Patients of the TENS group showed an increase in salivary flow between T1 and T2 (p=0.052). There were no expressive variations in xerostomia or dysgeusia in the two groups analyzed. CONCLUSION TENS and PBM were effective in reducing the symptoms of burning mouth during and after treatment. The PBM group showed a better response during follow-up. TRIAL REGISTRATION This clinical trial was registered at http://clinicaltrials.gov (Number: NCT05816200). CLINICAL RELEVANCE TENS was found to be a safe and effective therapy for burning mouth. Trial registration number (TRN) and date of registration: This clinical trial was registered at http://clinicaltrials.gov (Number: NCT05816200; date: May 08, 2023).
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- Cristianne Kalinne Santos Medeiros
- Department of Dentistry, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Av. Salgado Filho, 1787, Lagoa Nova, Natal, RN, 59056-000, Brazil.
- Postgraduate Program in Dental Sciences, Department of Dentistry, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Av. Salgado Filho, 1787, Lagoa Nova, Natal, RN, 59056-000, Brazil.
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- Department of Stomatology, Graduate School of Dentistry, Federal University of Paraná, Rua Prefeito Lothário Meissner, 632, Campus Jardim Botânico, Curitiba, PR, 80210-170, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Dental Sciences, Department of Dentistry, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Av. Salgado Filho, 1787, Lagoa Nova, Natal, RN, 59056-000, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Dental Sciences, Department of Dentistry, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Av. Salgado Filho, 1787, Lagoa Nova, Natal, RN, 59056-000, Brazil
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Dugan C, Popescu BO, Țovaru S, Părlătescu I, Musat IA, Dobre M, Ribigan AC, Milanesi E. Neuropsychological assessment of Romanian burning mouth syndrome patients: stress, depression, sleep disturbance, and verbal fluency impairments. Front Psychol 2023; 14:1176147. [PMID: 37255508 PMCID: PMC10225505 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1176147] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2023] [Accepted: 04/14/2023] [Indexed: 06/01/2023] Open
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Burning Mouth Syndrome (BMS) is a chronic condition characterized by a burning sensation in the oral mucosa, lasting more than 2 hours daily for more than 3 months, without clinical and/or laboratory evidence. BMS is often comorbid with mood, and psychiatric disorders, and a complex pathophysiology and interaction between impairments in nociceptive processing and psychologic function is occurring. In this work, we aimed to define the neuropsychological profile specific for BMS patients for a better management of this complex disease. We conducted a case-control study comparing 120 BMS patients and 110 non-BMS individuals (CTRL). Sociodemographic data and lifestyle habits, were collected, along with data regarding quality of life (SF-36 scale), stress (PSS), depression and anxiety (MADRS and HADS scales), sleep quality (PSQI scale), and cognitive functions (MoCA, SVF and PVF tests). The statistical analysis revealed a lower general quality of life (p < 0.001), worse sleep quality (p < 0.001) in BMS patients than CTRL. The BMS patients also displayed a higher prevalence of mild depressive symptoms than CTRL applying the MADRS (p < 0.001) and HADS-Depression scales (p = 0.001), whereas no differences in anxiety symptoms were found between the two groups (p = 0.174). Moreover, reduced scores semantic and phonemic verbal fluency tests (p < 0.05) were found, but no change in cognition was observed through MoCA (p = 0.551). Our results highlight that synergy between dentistry and neuropsychiatric assessment is essential for a successful management of BMS.
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- Cosmin Dugan
- Faculty of Medicine, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania
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- Faculty of Medicine, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania
- Clinical Neurosciences, Geriatrics and Gerontology Departments, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania
- Victor Babeș National Institute of Pathology, Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Oral Pathology, Faculty of Dentistry, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Oral Pathology, Faculty of Dentistry, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania
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- Faculty of Medicine, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania
- Victor Babeș National Institute of Pathology, Bucharest, Romania
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- Victor Babeș National Institute of Pathology, Bucharest, Romania
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- Faculty of Medicine, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania
- Neurology Department, University Emergency Hospital, Bucharest, Romania
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- Faculty of Medicine, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania
- Victor Babeș National Institute of Pathology, Bucharest, Romania
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Shin HI, Bang JI, Kim GJ, Kim MR, Sun DI, Kim SY. Therapeutic effects of clonazepam in patients with burning mouth syndrome and various symptoms or psychological conditions. Sci Rep 2023; 13:7257. [PMID: 37142613 PMCID: PMC10160112 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-33983-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2022] [Accepted: 04/21/2023] [Indexed: 05/06/2023] Open
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Burning mouth syndrome (BMS) is frequently accompanied by dysgeusia and xerostomia. Clonazepam has been widely prescribed and is effective, but it is unclear whether clonazepam also affects the symptoms that accompany BMS, or whether such symptoms affect treatment outcomes. Here, we investigated the therapeutic outcomes in BMS patients with various symptoms or comorbidities. We retrospectively reviewed 41 patients diagnosed with BMS between June 2010 and June 2021 at a single institution. Patients were instructed to take clonazepam for 6 weeks. Before the first dose, burning pain intensity was measured using a visual analog scale (VAS); the unstimulated salivary flow rate (USFR), psychologic characteristics, site(s) of pain, and any taste disturbance were evaluated. Burning pain intensity was measured again after 6 weeks. Thirty-one of the 41 patents (75.7%) exhibited a depressed mood, whereas more than 67.8% of the patients exhibited anxiety. Subjective xerostomia was reported by ten patients (24.3%). The mean salivary flow rate was 0.69 mL/min and hyposalivation (an unstimulated salivary flow rate ≤ 0.5 mL/min) was apparent in ten patients (24.3%). Dysgeusia was present in 20 patients (48.7%); a bitter taste (n = 15, 75%) was reported by the largest proportion of patients. Patients who reported a bitter taste responded best in terms of burning pain reduction after 6 weeks (n = 4, 26.6%). Overall, 32 patients (78%) reported decreased oral burning pain after clonazepam (mean VAS score changed from 6.56 to 5.34) use. Patients who reported taste disturbances exhibited a significantly greater decrease in burning pain, compared with other patients (mean VAS score changed from 6.41 to 4.58) (p = 0.02). Clonazepam significantly improved burning pain in BMS patients who had taste disturbances.
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- Hyun-Il Shin
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, 222 Banpo-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, 222 Banpo-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, 222 Banpo-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, College of Medicine, The Inje University of Korea, Busan, Korea
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, 222 Banpo-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, 222 Banpo-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul, Korea.
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Hanna R, Dalvi S, Bensadoun RJ, Raber-Durlacher JE, Benedicenti S. Role of Photobiomodulation Therapy in Neurological Primary Burning Mouth Syndrome. A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Human Randomised Controlled Clinical Trials. Pharmaceutics 2021; 13:1838. [PMID: 34834253 PMCID: PMC8624276 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics13111838] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2021] [Revised: 10/17/2021] [Accepted: 10/26/2021] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Mitochondrial homeostasis is crucial for energy production and neuronal survival in neurological primary burning mouth syndrome (npBMS). Photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT) has been utilised in npBMS management, however, its role of intervention remains controversial. The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis of CRD 42020198921 PROSPERO registration reference was to oversee and determine the efficacy of PBMT in patients with npBMS, identifying the gaps and bridge them by proposing recommendations for future studies purposes. PRISMA guidelines and Cochrane Collaboration recommendations followed. Various search engines employed to analyse a total of 351 studies of which 12 were included. A wide range of utilised PBM wavelengths was between 635-980 nm and the power output ranged between 30 mW and 4000 mW. A high risk of bias (RoB) was noted in 7 out of 12 included studies (58.3%), as results of qualitative analysis. Meta-analysis findings of 4 out of 12 studies showed statistically significant intergroup differences (SSID) for visual analogue scale (VAS) values (MD = -1.47; 95% CI = -2.40 to -0.53; Z = 3.07 (p = 0.002) whereas meta-analysis on 5 out of 12 studies revealed SSID for anxiety/depression and quality of life (MD = -1.47; 95% CI = -2.40 to -0.53; Z = 3.07 (p = 0.002), favouring PBMT group to the control treatment strategies. Despite the inconsistency and diversity in PBM parameters (wavelength, power, light source, spot size, emission mode, energy per point, total energy) and treatment protocols (exposure time, number of sessions, time interval between sessions, treatment duration)-majority of the included studies showed positive PBM results. The high RoB and meta-analytical heterogeneity in the eligible studies warrant the necessity to perform well-designed and robust RCTs after acknowledging the drawbacks of the available scientific literature and addressing our suggested recommendations highlighted in our review.
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- Reem Hanna
- Laser Therapy Centre, Department of Surgical Sciences and Integrated Diagnostics, University of Genoa, Viale Benedetto XV, 6, 16132 Genoa, Italy;
- Department of Oral Surgery, Dental Institute, King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London SE5 9RS, UK
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- Department of Periodontology, Swargiya Dadasaheb Kalmegh Smruti Dental College and Hospital, Nagpur 441110, India;
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- Centre De Haute Energie, Department of Oncology Radiology, 10 Boulevard Pasteur, 06000 Nice, France;
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- Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam, Department of Oral Medicine, University of Amsterdam, Gustav Mahlerlaan 3004, 1081 LA Amsterdam, The Netherlands;
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, De Boelelaan 1117, 1118, 1081 HV Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Laser Therapy Centre, Department of Surgical Sciences and Integrated Diagnostics, University of Genoa, Viale Benedetto XV, 6, 16132 Genoa, Italy;
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Alhendi F, Ko E, Graham L, Corby P. The association of sleep disturbances with burning mouth syndrome: An overlooked relationship-A qualitative systematic review. Oral Dis 2021; 29:6-20. [PMID: 34657343 DOI: 10.1111/odi.14051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2021] [Revised: 10/07/2021] [Accepted: 10/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To review the relevant literature to assess whether patients with burning mouth syndrome (BMS) are more prone to have sleep disturbances than general population. METHODS The literature search for relevant articles was from July 2020 to March 2021. A systematic search of PubMed, Embase, Google Scholar, Cochrane library, Dentistry & Oral Sciences Source, and Scopus was conducted to search for relevant studies. The quality of studies was assessed in accordance with the Joanna Briggs Institute's guidelines and using the software SUMARI-The System for the Unified Management, Assessment and Review of Information. Confidence in the findings was assessed using the GRADE-CERQual approach. RESULTS A total of 1064 studies were initially identified from the search; six studies, two cross-sectional and four case-control, met the inclusion criteria and were selected for this systematic review. Sleep disturbances were a required outcome measured in selected studies evaluating symptoms of BMS. For studies that were included in the final analyses, BMS was found to relate to several dimensions of sleep including sleep disturbance and duration (n = 6), sleep affecting daytime function (n = 4), sleep quality (n = 6), sleep efficiency (n = 4), and ability to fall asleep (n = 4). Consistent evidence of moderate confidence found that BMS was associated with greater sleep disturbance, reduced sleep quality, increased time taken to fall asleep, reduced sleep efficiency, and poor daytime function, whereas evidence of low confidence was found regarding the association of BMS with reduced sleep duration. CONCLUSIONS Although the presented studies could not establish a direct causal relationship between BMS and sleep disturbances, it supports the evidence that sleep disturbance is associated with symptoms of BMS. Management strategies to improve sleep may be considered in future research for managing BMS patients.
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- Fatmah Alhendi
- Penn Dental Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Penn Dental Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Penn Dental Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Penn Dental Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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