Assessment of the dynamics of the intensity of pain syndrome in patients with the syndrome of "burning mouth" depending on the choice of complex therapy
The impact of drug therapy, ozone therapy, broadband red light on the intensity of pain syndrome justifies the application in the complex treatment of the "burning mouth" syndrome. The aim of the study was to assess the dynamics of the intensity of pain syndrome in patients with “burning mouth” syndrome depending on the choice of complex therapy. Material and methods. The study included 180 patients presenting the syndrome of "burning mouth" and 30 people of the control group without concomitant somatic pathology. All patients received complex treatment including drug therapy. In group 1, the drug treatment was prescribed, in group 2, after the drug treatment, ozone therapy was carried out, in group 3, photoneuromodulation was adminstered after drug treatment. The pain level was assessed using the Verbal Descriptor Scale. Results and discussion. Complex treatment including drug therapy, as well as in combination with a course of ozone therapy or photoneuromodulation, contributed to a decrease in the level of pain after completing the course, and the best results were obtained in the groups treated with ozone therapy and photoneuromodulation.