Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD): A Case Study

Journal Article

Albaker, Abdulaziz M. . 2016

• Publication Online URL: Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD): A Case Study
• Magazine \ Newspaper: Pakistan Oral & Dental Journal
• Issue Number: 2
• Volume Number: 36
• Pages: 345 - 348

Publication Abstract

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) has different signs and symptom depending on the severity of the disease. One of the early signs is dental erosion. It results from reflux of the gastric contents into the oral cavity. Dental erosion can cause teeth sensitivity, dental caries, lost vertical dimension and dental aesthetic problems. To restore the function and the aesthetic of the oral cavity, full mouth rehabilitation is sometimes indicated. The current case report is about a 45-year-old male who was diagnosed with GERD resulting in dental erosion. He underwent full mouth rehabilitation