Impact of gastroesophageal reflux disease severity on dental caries and erosive tooth wear: a case control study.

BMC Oral Health · 2026 · PMC13397662 · PMID 42436443

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An increasing trend in DMFT and BEWE scores was observed across GERD severity grades, extending from Los Angeles Grade A esophagitis to Barrett’s esophagus; however, findings related to Barrett’s esophagus should be interpreted cautiously due to the limited sample size of this subgroup.

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