Common oral sites affected by burning mouth syndrome1
| Anatomical sites | Proportion of patients affected (%) |
|---|---|
| Tongue (tip) | 78 |
| Tongue (anterior two-thirds) | 58 |
| Hard palate (anterior one-third) | 49 |
| Lower lip | 49 |
| Upper lip | 39 |
| Hard palate (posterior two-thirds) | 26 |