Dental White Spots Associated with Gastro-esophageal Reflux in Orthodontic and Orthognathic Surgery Patients
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Claudia Corega1, Mihaela Baciut2, Ligia Vaida3, Marius A.Corega1, G. Baciut2
1) Department of Orthodontics;
2) Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Medicine and Pharmacy Cluj-Napoca;
3) Department of Orthodontics, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Oradea, Romania
Abstract
Gastro-esophageal reflux is a gastrointestinal disorder that might cause irreversible damages to the hard tissues of the teeth. The aim of this article is to report two cases of patients with severe dental demineralization associated with gastro-esophageal reflux during orthodontic and combined orthodontic-orthognathic surgery treatment. Diagnosis and prevention aspects are highlighted and discussed.
Key words
Gastro-esophageal reflux - dental white spots - orthodontic treatment - surgical treatment.
