A systematic review of acupuncture or acupoint injection for management of burning mouth syndrome

作者：Yan, Zhimin; Ding, Ning; Hua, Hong^*

来源：Quintessence International, 2012, 43(8): 695-701.

• acupoint
• acupuncture
• burning mouth syndrome
• pain
• therapy

Objective: Burning mouth syndrome (BMS) is a common chronic pain condition that lacks a satisfactory treatment approach. This systematic review was designed to examine the effects of acupuncture or acupoint injection therapy for BMS in clinical practice. Method and Materials: The following databases were searched for relevant articles: Cochrane Oral Health Group Trials Register (July 2011), Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (Issue 7, 2011), MEDLINE (1966 to June 2011), and electronic Articles were screened, and the quality of the included trials was assessed independently by two reviewers. Results: After screening, nine studies with 547 randomized patients were included in this review. All nine articles were published in Chinese and were clinical trial studies with benefit patients with BMS. The evidence supported the efficacy of acupuncture/acupoint injection therapy in reducing BMS pain and related symptoms. Conclusion: In ilght of the positive outcomes reported, the use of acupuncture therapy for BMS patients warrants further research. (Quintessence Int 2012;43:695-701)

• 出版日期2012-9
• 单位北京大学