Oral complications of gastroesophageal reflux disease

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Author Details : Amit Kumar Singh, Wagisha Barbi, Rashi Chauhan, Karishma

Volume : 3, Issue : 1, Year : 2017

Article Page : 15-18

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Abstract

Gastro esophageal reflux is described as movement of the contents present in stomach into gastric the esophagus, and GERD is defined as symptoms or complications of GER. Lifestyle, drugs, diet plays an important role in the causation of GERD. Two major oral manifestation of GERD includes altered taste and dental erosion. Dental erosion can be treated with minimal intervention such treatment should include control of microflora, remineralizatin and adhesive restorations.

Keywords: GERD, Reflux, Heart burn, Oral manifestation, Dental erosion

How to cite : Singh A K, Barbi W, Chauhan R, Karishma, Oral complications of gastroesophageal reflux disease. Int J Oral Health Dent 2017;3(1):15-18

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