Erosion related to systemic disorders

In addition to its relationship to oral disorders, erosive tooth wear (ETW) should be seen as a possible symptom of serious medical conditions. Many of the medical conditions related to ETW have the potential to cause the patient's death. The relationship between ETW and the most common relevant systemic diseases, which include gastroesophageal disorders, eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa, rumination, and alcoholism, was explored, with particular attention to the role of the dental office in addressing the situation.
Source: Dental Abstracts - Category: Dentistry Tags: Hands On Source Type: research