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ArticleClinical oral investigations2025

Obsessive-compulsive symptoms and traits in patients with burning mouth syndrome: a cross-sectional multicentric analysis.

Luca Pellegrini, Federica Canfora, Giulia Ottaviani, Cristina D'Antonio, Katia Rupel, Michele Davide Mignogna, Matteo Biasotto, Amerigo Giudice, Gennaro Musella, Vito Carlo Alberto Caponio and 7 more

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Luca PellegriniDepartment of Medicine, Surgery and Health Sciences, University of Trieste, Trieste, Italy.
Federica CanforaDepartment of Neuroscience, Reproductive Sciences and Dentistry, University of Naples "Federico II", 5 Via Pansini, Naples, 80131, Italy. federica.canfora@unina.it.
Giulia OttavianiDepartment of Medicine, Surgery and Health Sciences, University of Trieste, Trieste, Italy.
Cristina D'AntonioSchool of Dentistry, Department of Health Sciences, Magna Graecia University of Catanzaro, Catanzaro, 88100, Italy.
Katia RupelDepartment of Medicine, Surgery and Health Sciences, University of Trieste, Trieste, Italy.
Michele Davide MignognaDepartment of Neuroscience, Reproductive Sciences and Dentistry, University of Naples "Federico II", 5 Via Pansini, Naples, 80131, Italy.
Matteo BiasottoDepartment of Medicine, Surgery and Health Sciences, University of Trieste, Trieste, Italy.
Amerigo GiudiceSchool of Dentistry, Department of Health Sciences, Magna Graecia University of Catanzaro, Catanzaro, 88100, Italy.
Gennaro MusellaDepartment of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Foggia, Foggia, 71122, Italy.
Vito Carlo Alberto CaponioDepartment of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Foggia, Foggia, 71122, Italy.
Gianrico SpagnuoloDepartment of Neuroscience, Reproductive Sciences and Dentistry, University of Naples "Federico II", 5 Via Pansini, Naples, 80131, Italy.
Carlo RengoDepartment of Neuroscience, Reproductive Sciences and Dentistry, University of Naples "Federico II", 5 Via Pansini, Naples, 80131, Italy.
Giuseppe PecoraroDepartment of Neuroscience, Reproductive Sciences and Dentistry, University of Naples "Federico II", 5 Via Pansini, Naples, 80131, Italy.
Massimo AriaDepartment of Economics and Statistics, University of Naples "Federico II", Naples, Italy.
Luca D'AnielloDepartment of Social Sciences, University of Naples "Federico II", Naples, Italy.
Umberto AlbertDepartment of Medicine, Surgery and Health Sciences, University of Trieste, Trieste, Italy.
Daniela AdamoDepartment of Neuroscience, Reproductive Sciences and Dentistry, University of Naples "Federico II", 5 Via Pansini, Naples, 80131, Italy.

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Abstract

objectiveThis study investigates the frequency and characteristics of obsessive-compulsive (OC) symptoms and Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD) in patients with Burning Mouth Syndrome (BMS).

backgroundObsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a chronic condition involving intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions), while Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD) is a personality disorder characterized by specific traits such as perfectionism, rigidity and need for control. Both conditions frequently overlap, but their prevalence in patients with BMS has never been explored. MATERIALS AND

methodsA total of 151 BMS patients were assessed using the Obsessive-Compulsive Inventory-Revised (OCI-R), Compulsive Personality Assessment Scale (CPAS), Visual Analog Scale (VAS), Short-Form McGill Pain Questionnaire (SF-MPQ), Hamilton Anxiety and Depression scales (HAM-A, HAM-D), Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), and Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS). Patients were grouped based on OCI and CPAS scores.

resultsn = 123 (81.6%) of our sample were females, with a mean age of 63.19 ± 12.2 years. Clinically significant OC symptoms (OCI-R > 21) were observed in 41.7% of the sample, while 37% met OCPD criteria; both OC symptoms and OCPD were present in 24.5% of patients.

conclusionsBMS patients show a high prevalence of OC symptoms and OCPD traits, which should be taken into account by clinicians and considered in the therapeutic approach, given that they could complicate symptom management. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: By identifying these symptoms and traits through OCI-R and CPAS, clinicians may improve treatment strategies, in the perspective of a multidisciplinary tailored and personalized approach.

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Burning Mouth SyndromeCompulsive Personality DisorderObsessive-Compulsive DisorderCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedPrevalencePsychiatric Status Rating ScalesSurveys and QuestionnairesBurning mouth syndromeCompulsive personality traitsCPASObsessive-compulsive disorderObsessive-Compulsive personality disorderOCI-R

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PMCPMC11972217

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