statement of the problem burning mouth syndrome (bms) is a condition presented with burning sensation without any pathologic changes of oral mucosa. since there are no accurate diagnostic criteria and because symptoms are so variable the studies have shown different prevalence. limited studies have been performed to estimate prevalence, of bms in iran and worldwide. purpose this research was co...

background: the self-burning is one of the most painful methods of suicide. self-burning was performed influenced by various factors. this study is aimed to study self-burning event within women of javanrood and ravansar cities in kermanshah province and demographic characteristics of unsuccessful victims. methods: this study was a survey – descriptive. research area is javanrood and ravansar c...

conclusions based on the results of the present study, patients with bms had sleep disorders, which should be considered in the clinical evaluation and treatment planning of these patients. results the mean age of the subjects in the bms and control groups were 49.9 ± 11 and 48.5 ± 8.3 years, respectively. the prevalence rates of sleep disorders in the bms and control groups were 78% and 38.7%,...

Abstract Introduction: Due to the high prevalence of type 2 diabetes and hypothyroidism and the fact that the complication of burning mouth syndrome is seen in both of these diseases, we compared the frequency of burning mouth syndrome in patients with diabetes mellitus type 2 and patients with hypothyroidism referred to Rasht dental school in 1399. Materials and Methods:In this cross-section...

statement of problem: burning mouth syndrome (bms) is characterized by a burning sensation in the tongue or other oral sites, usually in the absence of clinical and laboratory findings. purpose: the aim of this study was to evaluate the main epidemiological and clinical features involved in burning mouth syndrome in zahedan; southeast of iran. materials and methods: in this case series study, 8...

background around 30% of suicides are committed by burning. the problem of self-immolation remains a crisis even after population based interventions and still a considerable proportion of admissions of burn ward is belonged to suicide cases. objectives this study was designed to present the epidemiologic profile of these patients and compare completed self-immolation and attempted ones. patien...

burning mouth syndrome (bms) is a relatively common disease that can severely affect the quality of life of the patient. it causes chronic orofacial pain or oral burning sensation even in the absence of any detectable organic cause. the etiology of bms is complex and multifactorial. it has been associated with menopause, trigger events and even genetic polymorphisms. although its etiology remai...