Esthetic and functional dental rehabilitation in a patient with gastroesophageal reflux

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		Quintessence International Edited by Eli Eliav ISSN 0033-6572 (print) • ISSN 1936-7163 (online)

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February 2008
Volume 39 , Issue 2

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Esthetic and functional dental rehabilitation in a patient with gastroesophageal reflux

Gustavo Andr� Broliato, DDS/Danielle Biancini Volcato, DDS/Eduardo Galia Reston, DDS, MSD, PhD/Paulo Floriani Kramer, DDS, MSD, PhD/Marcela Marquezan, DDS/ Fabr�cio Ruzzarin, DDS/Monica Hermann Spiguel, DDS

Pages: 131�137
PMID: 18560651

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a common disorder of the gastrointestinal tract in children and adults. The purpose of this report is to describe the case of a patient with GERD and the effects of the disease on the oral cavity, as well as to discuss functional and esthetic rehabilitation using composite resin. The authors also conducted a review of the literature on GERD etiopathogenesis, clinical signs and symptoms, diagnostic methods, and treatment. (Quintessence Int 2008;39:131�137)

Key words: dental erosion, gastroesophageal reflux disease, increase of vertical dimension of occlusion

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