Attanasi Kim, Hospattankar Ashok
Medical and Scientific Affairs, Haleon US, New Jersey, USA.
Cureus. 2025 May 23;17(5):e84668. doi: 10.7759/cureus.84668. eCollection 2025 May.
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a frequently occurring digestive disorder resulting in acid reflux into the oral cavity. Apart from its esophageal symptoms, it also manifests in the mouth, with erosive tooth wear (ETW) being the most encountered oral affliction. ETW is a cumulative and irreversible condition; if it remains unrecognized, it progressively worsens over time, significantly impacting the quality of life and imposing a substantial economic burden, especially when associated with untreated GERD. Early identification and timely intervention are essential to preventing disease progression and minimizing long-term consequences. An interdisciplinary approach that integrates medical and dental care offers the most effective management strategy. Preventive measures, including lifestyle and dietary modifications, patient education on appropriate oral hygiene, and the application of fluoride, play an important role in mitigating ETW risk. This paper explores the pathophysiological link between ETW and untreated GERD, focusing on its etiology, clinical presentation, and diagnostic considerations. It also examines the economic burden of untreated ETW and discusses the potential of emerging technologies, like artificial intelligence, digital and teledentistry in improving early detection and tailored treatment. Additionally, the review outlines effective management strategies aimed at improving clinical outcomes and ensuring comprehensive patient care.
胃食管反流病(GERD)是一种常见的消化系统疾病,会导致胃酸反流至口腔。除了食管症状外,它还会在口腔表现出来,其中侵蚀性牙齿磨损(ETW)是最常见的口腔疾病。ETW是一种累积性且不可逆的病症;如果未被识别,它会随着时间的推移逐渐恶化,严重影响生活质量并带来巨大的经济负担,尤其是与未经治疗的GERD相关时。早期识别和及时干预对于预防疾病进展和减少长期后果至关重要。整合医疗和牙科护理的跨学科方法提供了最有效的管理策略。预防措施,包括生活方式和饮食调整、对患者进行适当口腔卫生教育以及应用氟化物,在降低ETW风险方面发挥着重要作用。本文探讨了ETW与未经治疗的GERD之间的病理生理联系,重点关注其病因、临床表现和诊断考量。它还研究了未经治疗的ETW的经济负担,并讨论了人工智能、数字和远程牙科等新兴技术在改善早期检测和个性化治疗方面的潜力。此外,该综述概述了旨在改善临床结果并确保全面患者护理的有效管理策略。
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