Dental demineralization associated with gastroesophageal reflux in an orthodontic patient.
Gastroesophageal reflux is a common gastrointestinal disorder that can cause irreversible damage to the hard tissues of the teeth. We report an adolescent patient with severe dental demineralization associated with gastroesophageal reflux during orthodontic treatment. Diagnosis and prevention aspects are presented and discussed.
Marques
Leandro Silva
LS
Department of Orthodontics, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil. lsmarques21@hotmail.com
Rey
Ana Cristina
AC
Torres
Sandra Regina
SR
D000293:Adolescent; D005764:Gastroesophageal Reflux / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D016910:Orthodontic Brackets / Q000009:adverse effects*; D009971:Orthodontics, Corrective / Q000295:instrumentation*; D017001:Tooth Demineralization / Q000209:etiology*