"The link between Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease and Temporomandibular Disorder: A Systematic Review"

Abstract

GERD is a gastrointestinal motility disorder that results from the reflux of gastric contents containing hydrochloric acid, pepsin and bile acids into the oesophagus or oral cavity, resulting in troublesome symptoms or complications [4]. This phenomenon results in damage to the oesophageal mucosa with typical heartburn, regurgitation, belching, chest pain and other complications [5]. Frequent and chronic refluxes of gastric acid content can cause injuries to the oropharyngeal cavity [5]. Tooth wear, linked to dental erosion, and chronic hoarseness, dry cough and wheeze, are noted as atypical symptoms among GERD patients