title: Dental demineralization associated with gastroesophageal reflux in an orthodontic patient.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthodontics, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil. lsmarques21@hotmail.com
authors.forename: Leandro Silva
authors.initials: LS
authors.lastname: Marques
authors.forename: Ana Cristina
authors.initials: AC
authors.lastname: Rey
authors.forename: Sandra Regina
authors.initials: SR
authors.lastname: Torres
mesh_terms: 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*