Abstract:Gastroesophageal refluxdisease and laryngopharyngeal reflux are common public health problems, which are known to effect oral cavity. Subjective assessment of symptom severity in patients with gastroesophageal reflux and laryngopharyngeal reflux can be made with self-reported "Reflux Symptom Index". In this study, possible relation of dental and periodontal conditions with Reflux Symptom Index scores was evaluated.
Material and Methods:This study was performed with 135 dental outpatients (52 female and 83 male… Show more
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