Bibliometric Analysis of Research Trends and Collaborations in Burning Mouth Syndrome, Anxiety, and Depression: A Comprehensive Study (2000-2024).

Abstract

Burning mouth syndrome (BMS) is a common oral ailment that is becoming more widespread worldwide. Anxiety and depression are 2 major psychological elements in its development. The purpose of this study is to provide guidance for upcoming research by examining BMS-related literature using bibliometrics. In this analysis, the authors sourced 192 documents from Web of Science from 2000 to 2024. The authors manually screened the literature among those retrieved from the Science Citation Index-Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED) and the Social Science Citation Index (SSCI). Citespace was utilized for bibliometric analysis, visualizing collected results. Bibliometric analysis allowed us to explore the trends and patterns in BMS research literature. Since the year 2000, there has been a notable surge in research in this area. The University of Naples Federico II leads in research production in Italy. The journal with the most publications on the topic is Oral Diseases. The main subjects of discussion within the literature include the pathophysiology of BMS, its correlation with psychiatric diseases, and treatment approaches. On the basis of the analysis, new developments in BMS research may center on multidisciplinary methods combining mental health and dentistry. This approach could offer a more comprehensive understanding and treatment of the syndrome, addressing both the psychological and oral health aspects of BMS.