Saliva flow rates and clinical characteristics of patients with burning mouth syndrome: A case –control study

This study examined saliva flow rates, degree of mucosal hydration, xerostomia, and clinical characteristics in BMS patients compared with healthy controls. Unstimulated whole saliva (USWS) was collected through passive drooling; residual mucosal saliva (RMS) was collected using filter paper strips.

Source: International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - February 25, 2021 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: S. Werfalli, M. Drangsholt, J.M. Johnsen, S.K. Jeffrey, S. Dakhil, R.B. Presland, L. LeResche Tags: Case Control Study Source Type: research