ABSTRACT
DENTAL EROSION (TOOTH WEAR) Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease introduces stomach acid into the oral cavity at regular intervals. The acid erodes the teeth, leaving them hypersensitive. The degree and pattern of tooth wear may be the first indicators that people suffer from GORD. The management of tooth wear is complex. In severe cases, the entire dentition requires restoration using an overlay technique that is both expensive and complex. Early diagnosis of GORD is essential to avoid the need for restorations.
