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Dental demineralization associated with gastroesophageal reflux in an orthodontic patient.

Marques LS, Rey AC, Torres SR

Department of Orthodontics, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil. lsmarques21@hotmail.com

Gastroesophageal reflux is a common gastrointestinal disorder that can cause irreversible damage to the hard tissues of the teeth. We report an adolescent patient with severe dental demineralization associated with gastroesophageal reflux during orthodontic treatment. Diagnosis and prevention aspects are presented and discussed.

Published 11 June 2007 in Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop, 131(6): 782-4.
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