Dental Erosion in a Series of Referred Patients was Statistically Associated With Gastric Reflux, Acidic Drink Intake of more than 0.5 L per day, and Low Salivary Buffering Capacity

Article Title and Bibliographic Information Gastric reflux is a significant causative factor of tooth erosion. Holbrook WP, et al. J Dent Res 2009;88(5):422-6. Reviewer Alexander Milosevic, PhD, BDS, FDSRCS, DRDRCS(Ed) Purpose/Question The purpose of this study was to record the presence, severity and location of erosion in a referred Icelandic sample of children and adults and to determine the strength of association of risk factors (gastric reflux, dietary acids) and protective factors (salivary function) with dental erosion. Source of Funding Helsinki University Central Hospital, Finland and University of Iceland Research Fund. Type of Study/Design Case series study Level of Evidence Level 3: Other evidence Strength of Recommendation Grade Not applicable