Association of achalasia and dental erosion

The presence of palatal dental erosion in patients with achalasia strongly suggests that the source of the acid within the oesophagus is lactic acid unlike reflux disease where hydrochloric acid from the stomach is responsible. 11 This study shows that in patients with achalasia, particular attentio...

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Published inGut Vol. 54; no. 11; pp. 1665 - 1666
Main Authors Moazzez, R, Anggiansah, A, Botha, A J, Bartlett, D
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England BMJ Publishing Group Ltd and British Society of Gastroenterology 01.11.2005
BMJ Publishing Group LTD
Copyright 2005 by Gut
Subjects
achalasia
Adult
Aged
Bulimia
Causality
dental erosion
Enamel
Esophageal Achalasia - complications
Female
Fermentation
Food
Humans
Letter
Male
Middle Aged
Motility
reflux
Severity of Illness Index
Teeth
Tooth Erosion - etiology
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Summary:The presence of palatal dental erosion in patients with achalasia strongly suggests that the source of the acid within the oesophagus is lactic acid unlike reflux disease where hydrochloric acid from the stomach is responsible. 11 This study shows that in patients with achalasia, particular attention to the condition of their teeth needs to be addressed. [...]achalasia is related to palatal dental erosion and the cause of the erosion is fermented foods and not regurgitated gastric juice.
Bibliography:Correspondence to:
 Dr R Moazzez
 Department of Prosthodontics, GKT Dental Institute, Floor 26, Guy’s Tower, St Thomas’ St, London Bridge, London SE1 9RT, UK; Rebecca.moazzez@kcl.ac.uk
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Conflict of interest: None declared.
Correspondence to: …Dr R Moazzez …Department of Prosthodontics, GKT Dental Institute, Floor 26, Guy’s Tower, St Thomas’ St, London Bridge, London SE1 9RT, UK; Rebecca.moazzez@kcl.ac.uk
ISSN:0017-5749
1468-3288
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DOI:10.1136/gut.2005.067686