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Intrinsic causes of erosion
1Department of Prosthodontics, GKT Dental Institute, London, UK.
Monographs in Oral Science
|May 12, 2006
Summary
Gastric juice reflux can cause significant dental erosion, comparable to dietary acids. This review examines conditions linked to gastric acid migration and its dental effects.
Area of Science:
- Dental Medicine
- Gastroenterology
- Public Health
Background:
- Gastric juice in the mouth leads to dental erosion.
- Common causes include gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD), eating disorders, alcoholism, and pregnancy.
- GERD affects a significant portion of the western population.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review conditions associated with gastric juice migration.
- To explore the link between gastric juice and dental erosion.
- To compare the erosive potential of gastric vs. dietary acids.
Main Methods:
- Literature review using medical and dental sources.
- Analysis of conditions causing gastric juice migration.
- Evaluation of studies on acid-induced dental erosion.
Main Results:
- Palatal dental erosion is a clinical sign of gastric acid in the mouth.
- Chronic conditions lead to widespread erosion.
- Gastric acids are as likely to cause moderate-to-severe dental erosion as dietary acids.
Conclusions:
- Gastric reflux is a significant cause of dental erosion.
- Understanding the causes of gastric juice migration is crucial for prevention.
- Further randomized studies are needed to fully elucidate acid erosion etiology.
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