Esthetic and functional dental rehabilitation in a patient with gastroesophageal reflux

• Autores: Gustavo André Broliato, Danielle Biancini Volcato, Eduardo-Galia Reston, Florian Krammer, Marcela Marquezan, Fabrício Ruzzarin, Monica Hermann Spiguel
• Localización: Quintessence International, ISSN-e 0033-6572, Vol. 39, Nº. 2, 2008, págs. 131-137
• Idioma: inglés
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  • 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.