Dental white spots associated with gastro-esophageal reflux in orthodontic and orthognathic surgery patients.
Gastro-esophageal reflux is a gastrointestinal disorder that might cause irreversible damages to the hard tissues of the teeth. The aim of this article is to report two cases of patients with severe dental demineralization associated with gastro-esophageal reflux during orthodontic and combined orthodontic-orthognathic surgery treatment. Diagnosis and prevention aspects are highlighted and discussed.
Corega
Claudia
C
Department of Orthodontics,University of Medicine and Pharmacy Cluj-Napoca, Romania. drclaudiacorega@aol.com
Baciut
Mihaela
M
Vaida
Ligia
L
Corega
Marius A
MA
Baciut
G
G
D005260:Female; D005764:Gastroesophageal Reflux / Q000150:complications* / Q000628:therapy; D005891:Gingivitis / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009971:Orthodontics, Corrective; D056948:Orthognathic Surgical Procedures; D019340:Osteotomy, Le Fort; D017001:Tooth Demineralization / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D055815:Young Adult