Question 238 · LDEK · Denture-related oral lesions
Burning mouth syndrome is:
- A. dryness in the oral cavity caused by reduced saliva flow.
- B. subjective burning sensation, occurring mainly in menopausal women.
- C. swelling of the mucous membrane, first in the place of contact with denture’s metal, pigmentation of the mucous membrane and general symptoms of decreased appetite (anorexia) and metallic taste.
- D. complex of local symptoms associated with residual monomer activity.
- E. vitamins deficiency symptoms manifesting in the oral cavity mucous membrane.
Hint
Think of a chronic burning pain with normal-looking mucosa and the patient group in which it is typical.
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