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Peng DS, Lo CH, Tseng YL, Kuo SL, Chiang CP, Chiang ML. Efficacy of oral nystatin treatment for patients with oral mucosal dysesthesia but without objective oral mucosal manifestations and necessity of Candida culture test before oral nystatin treatment. J Dent Sci 2022; 17:1802-1813. [PMID: 36299322 PMCID: PMC9588811 DOI: 10.1016/j.jds.2022.08.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2022] [Accepted: 08/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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- Ding-Shan Peng
- Department of Dentistry, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital at Taoyuan, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- School of Pharmacy, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Psychiatry, Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, New Taipei City, Taiwan
- School of Medicine, Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan
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- Division of Chinese Medicine Obstetrics and Gynecology, Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital at Linkou, Taoyuan, Taiwan
- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
- Graduate Institute of Clinical Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Department of Dentistry, National Taiwan University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
- Graduate Institute of Oral Biology, School of Dentistry, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
- Department of Dentistry, Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, Hualien, Taiwan
- Corresponding author. Department of Dentistry, Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, No. 707, Section 3, Chung-Yang Road, Hualien, 970, Taiwan.
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital at Taipei, Taipei, Taiwan
- Department of Oral Pathology and Oral Diagnosis, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital at Taipei, Taipei, Taiwan
- Graduate Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Science, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
- Corresponding author. Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital at Taipei, No. 199, Dunhua North Road, Taipei 105, Taiwan.
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Kim MJ, Kim J, Kho HS. Treatment outcomes and related clinical characteristics in patients with burning mouth syndrome. Oral Dis 2020; 27:1507-1518. [PMID: 33098162 DOI: 10.1111/odi.13693] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2020] [Revised: 09/27/2020] [Accepted: 10/14/2020] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To evaluate the treatment outcomes of medication therapies in patients with burning mouth syndrome (BMS) and to identify the clinical characteristics that may affect the efficacy of prescribed medications. METHODS This is a retrospective study of 769 patients with oral burning sensations. Of these patients, 420 patients diagnosed as the primary BMS received an "Initial Approach" that involved a detailed explanation about its etiopathophysiology, self-care instruction, and use of an oral lubricant. Neuropathic medications were prescribed for 277 patients who did not respond to the initial approach. Clinical characteristics, prescribed medications, and changes in intensity of oral symptoms were reviewed. RESULTS Clonazepam was administered as the first-line medication. Alpha-lipoic acid (ALA), gabapentin, and nortriptyline were commonly administered in combination with clonazepam. More than two-thirds of the patients reported a marked improvement in oral symptoms after treatments with combination of neuropathic medications and ALA. The efficacies of the initial approach and clonazepam had significant positive associations with the initial intensity of oral symptoms and significant negative associations with depression. CONCLUSIONS Clonazepam therapy in combination with appropriate medications was effective for managing patients with BMS. The initial intensity of oral symptoms and psychological status were significantly associated with treatment outcomes.
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- Moon-Jong Kim
- Department of Oral Medicine and Oral Diagnosis, School of Dentistry and Dental Research Institute, Seoul National University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Oral Medicine and Oral Diagnosis, School of Dentistry and Dental Research Institute, Seoul National University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Oral Medicine and Oral Diagnosis, School of Dentistry and Dental Research Institute, Seoul National University, Seoul, South Korea.,Institute on Aging, Seoul National University, Seoul, South Korea
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Ariyawardana A, Chmieliauskaite M, Farag AM, Albuquerque R, Forssell H, Nasri‐Heir C, Klasser GD, Sardella A, Mignogna MD, Ingram M, Carlson CR, Miller CS. World Workshop on Oral Medicine VII: Burning mouth syndrome: A systematic review of disease definitions and diagnostic criteria utilized in randomized clinical trials. Oral Dis 2019; 25 Suppl 1:141-156. [DOI: 10.1111/odi.13067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2019] [Accepted: 02/14/2019] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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- Anura Ariyawardana
- College of Medicine and DentistryJames Cook University Queensland Australia
- Clinical Principal DentistMetro South Oral Health Brisbane Queensland Australia
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Medicine and Diagnostic SciencesSchool of Dental MedicineCase Western Reserve University Cleveland Ohio
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- Department of Oral Diagnostic SciencesFaculty of DentistryKing AbdulAziz University Jeddah Saudi Arabia
- Division of Oral MedicineDepartment of Diagnostic SciencesTufts School of Dental Medicine Boston Massachusetts
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- Oral Medicine DepartmentGuy's and St Thomas Hospital NHS Foundation TrustKing's college London London UK
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryInstitute of DentistryUniversity of Turku Turku Finland
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- Department of Diagnostic SciencesRutgers School of Dental MedicineCenter for Temporomandibular Disorders and Orofacial PainRutgers The State University of New Jersey Newark New Jersy
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- Department of Diagnostic SciencesSchool of DentistryLouisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans Louisiana
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- Department of Biomedical, Surgical and Dental SciencesUnit of Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology and GerodontologyUniversity of Milan Milano Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences, Reproductive and Odontostomatological SciencesSchool of MedicineFederico II University of Naples Naples Italy
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- Medical Center LibraryUniversity of Kentucky Lexington Kentucky
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- Department of PsychologyCollege of Art & SciencesCollege of DentistryOrofacial Pain ClinicUniversity of Kentucky Lexington Kentucky
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- Department of Oral Health PracticeCollege of DentistryUniversity of Kentucky Lexington Kentucky
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Suga T, Takenoshita M, Watanabe T, Tu TT, Mikuzuki L, Hong C, Miura K, Yoshikawa T, Nagamine T, Toyofuku A. Therapeutic Dose of Amitriptyline for Older Patients with Burning Mouth Syndrome. Neuropsychiatr Dis Treat 2019; 15:3599-3607. [PMID: 31920319 PMCID: PMC6941698 DOI: 10.2147/ndt.s235669] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2019] [Accepted: 12/13/2019] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To assess the therapeutic dose and safety of amitriptyline and the outcome following treatment with amitriptyline among older patients with burning mouth syndrome (BMS). METHODS 187 consecutive patients were prescribed amitriptyline as a first-line medication from April 2016 to September 2018 and followed-up for >1 month. Patients were divided into 3 groups: group 1, 113 patients aged <65 years; group 2, 52 patients aged between 65 and 74 years; and group 3, 22 patients aged 75 years or older. The visual analog scale (VAS), Pain Catastrophizing Scale (PCS), Somatic Symptom Scale-8 (SSS-8), Patient Global Impression of Change (PGIC), and Short-form McGill Pain Questionnaire (SF-MPQ) were used for analysis. RESULTS Thirty-two patients (17 in group 1, 10 in group 2, and 5 in group 3) stopped taking amitriptyline due to side effects. There were no differences among the groups with respect to sex; scores of VAS, PCS, and SSS-8; and drop-out ratio. There were no significant differences in the VAS, PCS, and PGIC scores among the groups after 1 month. The mean daily dose after 1 month was 20.4 ± 8.6 mg in group 1, 17.3 ± 8.7 mg in group 2, and 13.2 ± 5.8 mg in group 3; this difference was significant (p value = 0.003). About 76% of patients showed improvements in their symptoms (PGIC ≥ 3). About 90% of patients reported side effects. No serious side effects occurred. CONCLUSION The therapeutic dose of amitriptyline may be lower for older BMS patients than for younger patients.
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- Takayuki Suga
- Department of Psychosomatic Dentistry, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Psychosomatic Dentistry, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Psychosomatic Dentistry, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Psychosomatic Dentistry, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Psychosomatic Dentistry, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Psychosomatic Dentistry, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gerodontology, Division of Oral Health Science, Graduate School of Dental Medicine, Hokkaido University, Hokkaido, Japan
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- Department of Psychosomatic Dentistry, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Psychiatric Internal Medicine, Sunlight Brain Research Center, Yamaguchi, Japan
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- Department of Psychosomatic Dentistry, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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Mitsikostas DD, Ljubisavljevic S, Deligianni CI. Refractory burning mouth syndrome: clinical and paraclinical evaluation, comorbiities, treatment and outcome. J Headache Pain 2017; 18:40. [PMID: 28357703 PMCID: PMC5371535 DOI: 10.1186/s10194-017-0745-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2017] [Accepted: 03/14/2017] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Burning Mouth Syndrome (BMS) is a chronic pain condition characterized by persistent intraoral burning without related objective findings and unknown etiology that affects elderly females mostly. There is no satisfactory treatment for BMS. We aimed to observe the long-term efficacy of high velanfaxine doses combined with systemic and topical administered clonazepam in a particular subgroup of BMS patients who do not respond to current clinical management. RESULTS Eight (66.1 ± 6.2 years old females) out of 14 BMS patients fulfilled the inclusion criteria and were treated with venlafaxine (300 mg/d) and clonazepam (5 mg/d) for 35.4 ± 12.1 (mean ± SD) months. The average duration of the symptoms at baseline was 4.3 ± 1.4 years and the overall mean daily pain intensity score was 8.6 ± 1.3 (VAS); pain was in tongue and within the oral mucosa, accompanying by oral and facial dysesthesia. In five patients tasting was abnormal. All patients had positive history of concomitant primary headache. The average score of Hamilton Rating scale for Anxiety and Depression was 21 ± 4.2, and 26.1 ± 2.9, respectively. Previous ineffective treatments include anticonvulsants and anti-depressants. All patients responded (more than 50% decrease in VAS) after three months treatment (mean VAS 3.2 ± 2.2) with no remarkable adverse events. CONCLUSION BMS deserves bottomless psychiatric evaluation and management when current available treatments fail. Treatment with venlafaxine combined with topical and systemic clonazepam may be effective in refractory BMS cases but further investigation in a large-scale controlled study is needed to confirm these results.
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- Dimos D. Mitsikostas
- Aeginition Hospital, National & Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- Aeginition Hospital, National & Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
- Neurology Department, Athens Naval Hospital, Athens, Greece
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Häggman-Henrikson B, Alstergren P, Davidson T, Högestätt ED, Östlund P, Tranaeus S, Vitols S, List T. Pharmacological treatment of oro-facial pain - health technology assessment including a systematic review with network meta-analysis. J Oral Rehabil 2017; 44:800-826. [DOI: 10.1111/joor.12539] [Citation(s) in RCA: 62] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/19/2017] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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- B. Häggman-Henrikson
- Department of Orofacial Pain and Jaw Function; Faculty of Odontology; Malmö University; Malmö Sweden
- Department of Odontology/Clinical Oral Physiology; Umeå University; Umeå Sweden
- Faculty of Odontology; Health Technology Assessment - Odontology (HTA-O); Malmö University; Malmö Sweden
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- Department of Orofacial Pain and Jaw Function; Faculty of Odontology; Malmö University; Malmö Sweden
- Scandinavian Center for Orofacial Neurosciences (SCON); Malmö Sweden
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine; Skåne University Hospital; Malmö Sweden
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- Faculty of Odontology; Health Technology Assessment - Odontology (HTA-O); Malmö University; Malmö Sweden
- Department of Medical and Health Sciences; Division of Health Care Analysis; Linköping University; Linköping Sweden
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine; Clinical Chemistry and Pharmacology; Lund University; Lund Sweden
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- Department of Odontology/Clinical Oral Physiology; Umeå University; Umeå Sweden
- Swedish Agency for Health Technology Assessment and Assessment of Social Services (SBU); Stockholm Sweden
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- Department of Odontology/Clinical Oral Physiology; Umeå University; Umeå Sweden
- Swedish Agency for Health Technology Assessment and Assessment of Social Services (SBU); Stockholm Sweden
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- Swedish Agency for Health Technology Assessment and Assessment of Social Services (SBU); Stockholm Sweden
- Department of Medicine; Division of Clinical Pharmacology; Karolinska Institute; Stockholm Sweden
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- Department of Orofacial Pain and Jaw Function; Faculty of Odontology; Malmö University; Malmö Sweden
- Scandinavian Center for Orofacial Neurosciences (SCON); Malmö Sweden
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine; Skåne University Hospital; Malmö Sweden
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Ramamoorthi M, Esfandiari S. Screw- vs. Cement-retained Implant-supported Prosthesis in Partially Edentulous Patients: An Oral Health Technology Assessment Report. JDR Clin Trans Res 2016; 1:40-50. [PMID: 30931699 DOI: 10.1177/2380084416634071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Understanding the morbidity events, incidence, and cost associated with each type of retention system used for implant supported prosthesis will help the clinician in better decision making. This study assessed the clinical and cost-effectiveness of the screw- and cement-retained implant-supported single crown and fixed partial denture for the replacement of teeth in partially edentulous jaws, from a health services perspective. A systematic literature search conducted in 10 databases, complemented by 4 journal databases and International Association for Dental Research abstracts, identified 92 studies on the single crown and 40 studies on the fixed partial denture. Minor and major technical complication events, as well as failure events, were extracted from strong- and medium-quality studies. Studies based on similar designs were pooled with a random-effects Poisson regression model. A decision tree was developed to estimate the cost-effectiveness over a 15-y period posttreatment. The initial and maintenance costs to treat technical complication events were based on an American Dental Association survey of 2011 to 2012. Probabilistic sensitivity analysis was used to examine the uncertainty in the data input parameters. Clinical evidence generated from the meta-analysis suggested no statistical difference between the 2 retention systems. The cost-effectiveness is presented as an incremental cost-effectiveness ratio. The evidence from this report suggests that cement retention is the more cost-effective strategy as compared with screw retention prosthesis. Knowledge Transfer Statement: Evidence generated by this study will help clinicians make an appropriate cost-effective treatment decision in choosing the retention system for partially edentulous patients.
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- M Ramamoorthi
- 1 Faculty of Dentistry, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- 1 Faculty of Dentistry, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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Cui Y, Xu H, Chen FM, Liu JL, Jiang L, Zhou Y, Chen QM. Efficacy evaluation of clonazepam for symptom remission in burning mouth syndrome: a meta-analysis. Oral Dis 2016; 22:503-11. [PMID: 26680638 DOI: 10.1111/odi.12422] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2015] [Revised: 12/05/2015] [Accepted: 12/08/2015] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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- Y Cui
- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases; West China Hospital of Stomatology; Sichuan University; Chengdu Sichuan China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases; West China Hospital of Stomatology; Sichuan University; Chengdu Sichuan China
- West China School of Public Health; Sichuan University; Chengdu Sichuan China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases; West China Hospital of Stomatology; Sichuan University; Chengdu Sichuan China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases; West China Hospital of Stomatology; Sichuan University; Chengdu Sichuan China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases; West China Hospital of Stomatology; Sichuan University; Chengdu Sichuan China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases; West China Hospital of Stomatology; Sichuan University; Chengdu Sichuan China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases; West China Hospital of Stomatology; Sichuan University; Chengdu Sichuan China
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Listl S, Fischer L, Giannakopoulos NN. An economic evaluation of maxillary implant overdentures based on six vs. four implants. BMC Oral Health 2014; 14:105. [PMID: 25135370 PMCID: PMC4147876 DOI: 10.1186/1472-6831-14-105] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2014] [Accepted: 08/13/2014] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The purpose of the present study was to assess the value for money achieved by bar-retained implant overdentures based on six implants compared with four implants as treatment alternatives for the edentulous maxilla. METHODS A Markov decision tree model was constructed and populated with parameter estimates for implant and denture failure as well as patient-centred health outcomes as available from recent literature. The decision scenario was modelled within a ten year time horizon and relied on cost reimbursement regulations of the German health care system. The cost-effectiveness threshold was identified above which the six-implant solution is preferable over the four-implant solution. Uncertainties regarding input parameters were incorporated via one-way and probabilistic sensitivity analysis based on Monte-Carlo simulation. RESULTS Within a base case scenario of average treatment complexity, the cost-effectiveness threshold was identified to be 17,564 € per year of denture satisfaction gained above of which the alternative with six implants is preferable over treatment including four implants. Sensitivity analysis yielded that, depending on the specification of model input parameters such as patients' denture satisfaction, the respective cost-effectiveness threshold varies substantially. CONCLUSIONS The results of the present study suggest that bar-retained maxillary overdentures based on six implants provide better patient satisfaction than bar-retained overdentures based on four implants but are considerably more expensive. Final judgements about value for money require more comprehensive clinical evidence including patient-centred health outcomes.
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- Stefan Listl
- Department of Conservative Dentistry, Heidelberg University, Im Neuenheimer Feld 400, 69120 Heidelberg, Germany.
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Rodriguez-Cerdeira C, Sanchez-Blanco E. Treatment of burning mouth syndrome with amisulpride. J Clin Med Res 2012; 4:167-71. [PMID: 22719802 PMCID: PMC3376874 DOI: 10.4021/jocmr972w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/30/2012] [Indexed: 11/03/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Burning mouth syndrome (BMS) is a frequently occurring disease characterized by a burning or painful sensation in the tongue and/or other oral sites without clinical mucosal abnormalities or lesions. Its etiopathology is unknown, although local, systemic, and psychological factors have been associated with BMS. The syndrome is multifactorial, and its management remains unsatisfactory. The purpose of this study was to obtain preliminary data regarding the efficacy and tolerability of amisulpride in BMS treatment. METHODS The subjects were treated with amisulpride (50 mg/day) for 24 weeks. Efficacy assessment included a visual analogue scale (VAS) for pain intensity, the Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression (HAM-D), the Hamilton Rating Scale for Anxiety (HASM-A), and the Clinical Global Impression Scale-Efficacy Index (CGI-EI). RESULTS The treatment regimens resulted in a significant improvement in burning mouth symptoms from baseline at week 24, as indicated by the quantitative mean illness duration VAS score, HAM-D, and HAM-A. Amisulpride appears to be effective and patients show a rapid response to treatment. No serious adverse effects were encountered in these patients. CONCLUSIONS Amisulpride is effective and well tolerated as a short-term treatment. It is particularly efficacious at the start of treatment and has shorter response latency. Double-blind placebo-controlled trials are needed for further assessment of the efficacy of amisulpride in BMS treatment.
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