This paper reviews the clinical presentation and many causes of burning mouth condition. A diagnostic approach and some management procedures that include eliminating all oral irritants, correcting predisposing systemic disease, and most important of all, allaying anxiety that induces parafunctional mouth habits. The term "burning mouth condition" (BMC) is considered more appropriate than the word "syndrome" for this common and troublesome complaint.

Burning Mouth Syndrome↗

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A study of the use of photographs for denture tooth selection.

PURPOSE: The aim was to examine a method described by Wehner et al for calculating the width of a missing central incisor using preextraction photographs. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Three photographic views were obtained for each of 30 dentate subjects: full face, oblique, and reduced-size full face. The width of the maxillary right central incisor (MR1) was calculated using a formula. The difference between the actual width and calculated width of MR1 was determined for each subject. The median difference and interquartile range were determined because the data were skewed. RESULTS: The width of MR1 calculated using the larger full-face view was typically smaller than the actual width, with a median difference of -0.18 mm. The interquartile range of the difference was from -0.42 to 0.05 mm. For both the oblique and reduced-size views, the calculated width was typically larger, with a median difference of 1.19 mm with an interquartile range from 0.82 to 1.76 mm and a median difference of 0.84 mm with an interquartile range from 0.59 to 1.41 mm, respectively. CONCLUSION: The technique described by Wehner et al is of proven value in calculating the width of a central incisor when the only available evidence is a preextraction photograph. However, it is of value only when the photograph is a full-face portrait of sufficient size.

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The compatibility of temporary soft materials with immersion denture cleansers.

This laboratory study evaluated the effect of five denture cleansers on five temporary soft materials that can be used as interim soft linings or as tissue conditioners. The materials were assessed at 3, 7, 14, and 21 days for evidence of changes in surface quality and softness. It was apparent that the correct combination of lining material and cleanser is essential to ensure the optimum function of the lining material. Since the materials used varied in softness, the appropriate choice should be based on the clinical requirement.

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