A view of the issues of etiology and pathogenesis of clinical conditions of burning in the oral cavity: an actual problem of therapeutic dentistry

Abstract

Background. The issue of burning in the oral cavity without damage against the background of various etiological factors and clinical manifestations is a difficult task for doctors and requires an integrated interdisciplinary approach. Despite the array of developments, the issue of unification of clinical signs and the examination algorithm for use in a doctor’s practice remains relevant. Materials and methods. The research is to analyze literature sources based on Scopus, Web of Science, PubMed databases, the study of which does not exceed 5 years, inclu­ding literature reviews and the results of clinical studies. Results. The work presents an analytical generalization of clinical criteria for the diagnosis of paresthetic conditions of the oral mucosa, which will allow for timely and professional diagnosis of these diseases in the daily dentist’s practice. In the first place during the analysis of etiological factors of burning sensation in the oral cavity, there is a violation of the interaction of psychological factors and neurophysiological components and an imbalance exactly of the autonomic innervation of the oral mucosa. ­Conclusions. Clinical conditions of burning sensations in the oral cavity should be considered as a multidisciplinary problem that requires the integration of physicians of different specialties.