Idiopathic orofacial pain

Question 1

idiopathic orofacial pain definition

Answer 1

unilateral or bilateral intraoral or facial pain in the distribution of one or more branches of the trigeminal nerve for which the aetiology is unknown

Question 2

idiopathic orofacial pain basic features

Answer 2

daily pain
over 2 hours duration per day
over 3 months
no apparent abnormality to account for symptoms

Question 3

what is burning mouth syndrome

Answer 3

intraoral burning recurring daily for more than 2 hours per day for more than 3 months

Question 4

burning mouth syndrome incidence

Answer 4

1-15% general population
18-33% post menopausal women
F>M 3:1

Question 5

burning mouth syndrome sites

Answer 5

tongue
palate
lips