TY - JOUR ID - TI - Impact of stress on Geographic Tongue In Iraqi population AU - Dr. Suzan M. Abdulraheem, B.D.S, M.Sc., Assistant Lecturer. د. سوزان عبد الرحيم PY - 2015 VL - 12 IS - 1 SP - 107 EP - 115 JO - MUSTANSIRIA DENTAL JOURNAL مجلة المستنصرية لطب الاسنان SN - 26188500 18138500 AB - Background:Geographic tongue or erythema migrans is fairly common benigncondition that primarily affects the lateral aspect and dorsum of the tongue. Thepattern of the lesion give the surface of the tongue the appearance of a map, thelesion persists for a short period in one area, disappears within a few days, andthen recurs in another area with no apparent reason Although the etiology of thecondition is unknown, it may be related to psychological factors. The aim of thisstudy is to evaluate the association between geographic tongue and stress.Method:This study was performed on 110 individuals; 60 cases with GT and 50 caseswithout GT. All of them filled a questionnaire of perceived stress scale (PSS) andevaluated by a psychologist.Results:Among 120 patients selected, 60 persons suffered from geographic tongue,showed significant relationship between the occurrence of geographic tongue andstress especially among females at their third decade.Conclusion:According to the results, there is a significant association between stressand GT and decreasing stress in GT patients can lead to the healing of the lesion.

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