PubMed ID (PMID): 18560651Pages 131-137, Language: EnglishBroliato, Gustavo André / Volcato, Danielle Biancini / Reston, Eduardo Galia / Kramer, Paulo Floriani / Marquezan, Marcela / Ruzzarin, Fabrício / Spiguel, Monica HermannGastroesophageal 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.
Keywords: dental erosion, gastroesophageal reflux disease, increase of vertical dimension of occlusion
