Background/purpose Various questionnaires have been validated as methods for screening
of neuropathic pain, but none have been established for the orofacial region. Although …

Burning mouth syndrome (BMS) is a multifactorial disease characterized by chronic
persistent oral mucosa pain with normal clinical appearance, biological investigations, and …

Background Neuropeptides play a critical role in regulating pain and inflammation. Despite
accumulating evidence has further uncovered the novel functions and mechanisms of …

Objectives The aim of this study was to examine temporal summation (TS) and conditioned
pain modulation (CPM) in patients with burning mouth syndrome (BMS) and healthy controls …

Background Pain is a warning signal for the body defense mechanisms and is a critical
sensation for supporting life. However, there are still many unclear points about the …

Temporal summation of second pain (TSSP) has been suggested as a psychophysical index
for central sensitization, one of the critical mechanisms in the chronification of pain …

Objective This study aimed (1) to investigate the differences in clinical characteristics of
patients between 2 groups, those who have atypical odontalgia (AO) only and those who …

Atypical odontalgia (AO) is an orofacial pain condition which has been suggested to involve
neuropathic pain mechanisms. The aim of this study was to use a brain stem reflex to …

Aims: To compare somatosensory function profiles and psychologic factors in patients with
primary burning mouth syndrome (BMS) and healthy controls and to evaluate correlations of …

Acute pain that persists for a few days is associated with a reduction in patients' quality of
life. Orofacial persistent pain promotes psychological disorders such as anxiety, impairs …