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Explore›Medical Conditions in Dentistry›GERD (gastro-esophageal reflux disease)

GERD (gastro-esophageal reflux disease)

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GERD exposes teeth to gastric acid → dental erosion, erosive tooth wear, and hypersensitivity. GERD is a recognised cause of intrinsic dental erosion (ADA). Dental relevance: (1) erosion risk + restorative challenges, (2) medication interactions (omeprazole/esomeprazole with clopidogrel in cardiac patients), (3) an aspiration CONSIDERATION for deep sedation/GA — mainly when reflux is active/symptomatic or poorly controlled, not for well-controlled GERD. GERD itself is generally LOW dental-prescribing risk — the main dental actions are erosion prevention, NSAID caution, and (for deeper sedation) individualised aspiration assessment rather than routine high-risk labelling.

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
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