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.
Articol
Dental White Spots Associated with Gastro-esophageal Reflux in Orthodontic and Orthognathic Surgery Patients.
Journal of Gastrointestinal and Liver Diseases
Volum 018 | Număr 04 | Publicat la 01/01/2009 | Pagini: 497
Claudia
Corega
[1]
[1]
Department of Orthodontics, University of Medicine & Pharmacy, Cluj Napoca, Romania
Rezumat
Cuvinte cheie:
Gastro-esophageal reflux, dental white spots, orthodontic treatment, surgical treatment
© UEFISCDI 2010
