Molino Pagan D
Murcia University, Spain
Title: Aloe vera gel as a natural therapy alternative in burning mouth syndrome management
Biography
Biography: Molino Pagan D
Abstract
Objectives: Th e aim of this study was to evaluate the effi cacy of aloe vera (AV) applied in combination with a tongue protector in burning mouth syndrome. Methods: A total of 75 patients with burning mouth syndrome (BMS) were divided into three groups randomly: Group I (tongue protector three times a day), Group II (tongue protector and 0.5 ml AV at 70% three times a day) and Group III (tongue protector and 0.5 ml placebo three times a day). Symptoms were evaluated by visual analogue scale (VAS), while patient psychological profi les were assessed using the Hospital Anxiety-Depression scale and their quality of life using the Oral Health Impact Profi le 49 (OHIP-49). Treatment continued for 3 months. Results: Visual analogue scale pain values improved for all three study groups but without statistically signifi cant diff erences between the groups (P = 0.210). Regarding quality of life, no signifi cant diff erences were found between groups with the exception of the OHIP-49 score for handicap. Th e overall clinical improvement was greater for Group II, with a diff erence almost reaching signifi cance. Conclusions: Th e application of tongue protector and AV can be a useful tool to manage Burning Mouth Syndrome.