Burning mouth syndrome (BMS): sialometric and sialochemical analysis and salivary protein profile.

Objective: The aim of the present study was to analyse the characteristics of salivary production and its composition in individuals with burning mouth syndrome (BMS).

Study Design: Salivary flow rate, concentrations of potassium, iron, chloride, thiocyanate, magnesium, calcium, phosphorus, glucose, total protein and urea, as well as the expression profile of salivary proteins were analysed by SDS-PAGE.

Results: The mean salivary flow rate among control patients was lower than that of BMS patients.