GERD (gastro-esophageal reflux disease)
Dental risklow
GERD exposes teeth to gastric acid → dental erosion, erosive tooth wear, and hypersensitivity. ADA lists GERD as a predisposing factor for dental erosion. Dental relevance: (1) erosion risk + restorative challenges, (2) medication interactions (PPIs with clopidogrel in cardiac patients), (3) aspiration risk if deep sedation/GA planned. GERD itself is relatively LOW dental-prescribing risk — the main dental actions are erosion prevention, NSAID caution, and sedation aspiration screening.
The full condition entry includes
- Safe vs avoid lists: antibiotics, analgesics, local anesthetics
- Vasoconstrictor limits and treatment modifications
- Pre/intra/post-op monitoring and deferral criteria
- Emergency management, explained for study
More medical conditions in dentistry
Trigeminal neuralgiaMalabsorption syndromes (celiac, pancreatic insufficiency, short bowel)Pregnancy (2nd trimester) — best window for elective dental careLactation / breastfeeding — medication compatibilityHypertension (uncontrolled / hypertensive urgency)Ischemic heart disease (stable angina, recent/old MI)Heart failure (compensated vs decompensated)Arrhythmias (atrial fibrillation, SVT, ventricular)Valvular heart disease / Prosthetic heart valvesInfective endocarditis risk (highest-risk group)Patients on anticoagulants/antiplateletsCongenital heart disease (high-risk lesions/repairs)
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