Impact of burning mouth syndrome on quality of life
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The impact of burning mouth syndrome on health-related quality of life
BACKGROUND Burning mouth syndrome is a chronic disorder that is characterized by a burning sensation and a normal clinical appearance of the oral mucosa. This condition often affects the health-related quality of life in patients. As such, the aim of this study was to compare the health-related quality of life of patients with BMS and healthy controls, using the validated Portuguese versions of...
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عنوان ژورنال: Revista Odonto Ciência
سال: 2012
ISSN: 1980-6523
DOI: 10.1590/s1980-65232012000300003