Review Article

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease and Tooth Erosion

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When dental pellicle is removed by sustained endogenous acid attacks, then demineralized tooth products are lost to the oral environment. HA: hydroxyapatite. (Amended , page 15, from Smales et al. [67]. With copyright permission from Jaypee Medical Publishers 2011.)
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