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Table IV
Characteristics of the BMS patients 6 months after MB treatment. VAS = Visual Analogic Scale (VAS). USF/SSF = Unstimulated and Stimulated Salivary Flow.
| Patient 1 | Patient 2 | Patient 3 | Patient 4 | Patient 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality of pain | No pain | No pain | No pain | Slight burning pain relieved during mealtimes | Slight burning, relieved during mealtimes |
| VAS Pain score | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Teeth coloration | No | No | No | No | No |
| Dysgueusia | No | No | No | No | Slight metallic taste |
| Xérostomia | No | No | Yes, at waking time, SF normal | No | Yes, the USF was slightly decreased: 0.18 ml/min, but SSF normal: 2 ml/mn |
| Stress/Anxiety | No | No | No | Moderate stress related to family problems and the burning pain | Stress related to the persistent burning pain |
| Quality of life | Good | Good | Good | Moderate but clearly improved since MB treatment | Moderate but clearly improved since MB treatment |
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