Study Reveals Higher Salivary Opiorphin Levels in Burning Mouth Syndrome Patients and Their Connection to Psychiatric Disorders

Posted: December 3, 2024
This study compared salivary opiorphin levels between patients with Burning Mouth Syndrome (BMS) and healthy individuals, assessing its correlation with psychiatric disorders. Salivary opiorphin concentration was found to be significantly higher in BMS patients than in healthy subjects. However, opiorphin levels did not significantly change after psychiatric therapy. The study highlights the potential role of opiorphin in BMS and its association with psychiatric conditions like anxiety and depression.

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