Study Evaluating the Laser Diode Effect Burning Mouth Syndrome
Study Evaluating the Laser Diode Effect Burning Mouth Syndrome
The aim of this study was to report the effect of laser diode on the treatment of burning
 mouth syndrome (BMS)

 Patients were randomly allocated to two different groups:

 the first one (group A) underwent Laser diode whereas the second one (group B) received Laser
 diode inactive
The inclusion criteria were as follows: (a) oral burning sensation, at least in the last 6
 months; (b) no detection of oral mucosal lesions; and (c) ability to complete the present
 clinical trial. The exclusion criteria were as follows: (a) diagnosis of Sjögren syndrome on
 the basis of European criteria ; (b) previous head and neck radiotherapy; (c) diagnosed
 lymphoma; (d) hepatitis C infection; (c) pregnant or breast-feeding women
Inclusion Criteria:

 -  diagnosis of burning mouth syndrome in accordance the International Classification of
 Headaches: continuous symptoms of oral burning or pain on a daily or almost daily
 basis, during all or part of the day for more than 6 months

 Exclusion Criteria:

 -  history of head and neck malignancy, radiation therapy to the head and neck area,
 poorly managed diabetes mellitus, chronic thyroid disease, or known Sjogren's disease
 and pregnant