title: Direct restorative treatment of dental erosion caused by gastroesophageal reflux disease associated with bruxism: a case report.
abstract: Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a gastrointestinal disorder in which stomach acids are chronically regurgitated into the esophagus and oral cavity. Continual exposure of the teeth to these acids can cause severe tooth wear. Dentists are often the first healthcare professionals to diagnose dental erosion in patients with GERD. This article presents a case report of a 27-year-old male smoker with tooth wear and dentin sensitivity caused by GERD associated with bruxism. After diagnosis, a multidisciplinary treatment plan was established. The initial treatment approach consisted of medical follow-up with counseling on dietary and smoking habits, as well as management of the gastric disorders with medication. GERD management and the dental treatment performed for the eroded dentition are described, including diagnosis, treatment planning, and restorative therapy.
authors.affiliation: Department of Restorative Dentistry, Araçatuba School of Dentistry-UNESP, São Paulo, Brazil.
authors.forename: Cristina de Mattos Pimenta
authors.initials: Cde M
authors.lastname: Vidal
authors.forename: Anderson
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Catelan
authors.forename: André Luiz Fraga
authors.initials: AL
authors.lastname: Briso
authors.forename: Paulo Henrique
authors.initials: PH
authors.lastname: dos Santos
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002012:Bruxism / Q000150:complications* / Q000628:therapy; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent; D003807:Dentin Sensitivity / Q000209:etiology*; D005764:Gastroesophageal Reflux / Q000150:complications* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D014077:Tooth Erosion / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy*