Part I of this series presented a review of the literature on Burning Mouth Symptoms (BMS) focusing on its prevalence, its symptoms, and proposed local etiologic factors associated with the condition. Part II will focus on the possible systemic and psychological etiologic factors in order to provide the dental clinician with a perspective on the alternative factors that may cause BMS.

background and aims. gingival recession (gr), a common problem in periodontium, is associated with various etiologic factors. there is controversy over the role and importance of these factors. the aim of this study was to evaluate the etiologic factors of gr in a group of subjects in northwest iran. materials and methods. in this case-control study, patients referring to a university clinic (1...