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Chlorine Dioxide as an Adjunctive Oral Rinse for Burning Mouth Syndrome: A Case Series
By Kurnia Hayati Rahman, Cane Lukisari, Nafiah Nafiah and 4 others.
Abstract
Background
Burning Mouth Syndrome (BMS) is a chronic orofacial pain disorder characterized by a persistent burning sensation of the oral mucosa in the absence of clinically observable lesions. BMS is classified into primary (idiopathic), often associated with neuropathic or psychogenic factors, and secondary forms linked to identifiable local or systemic conditions.
Objective
This report describes a case of BMS with overlapping etiologies and evaluates the role of chlorine dioxide as a supportive agent in symptom management. Case: A patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus presented with a persistent burning sensation in the oral cavity without any clinical abnormalities. The condition was diagnosed as a combination of primary BMS with a psychogenic component and secondary BMS associated with diabetic neuropathy. Case Management: Management focused on symptomatic relief and improving oral mucosal comfort. Chlorine dioxide was administered as supportive therapy to enhance oral hydration and provide a soothing effect on the mucosa. The patient reported improvement in burning symptoms following its use.
