Evaluation of the Dental Effects of Laryngopharyngeal Reflux
Abstract
The association between dental erosion and gastroesophageal reflux (GERD) is well known and documented in the literature. Laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) is a lesser known clinical disorder that can mimic this destruction of hard tissues in the oral cavity. Although these processes are related, each features differences in symptomology, clinical findings, pathophysiology and treatment options. Because LPR typically does not present with classic GERD symptoms such as heartburn or acid reflux, patients typically do not seek treatment for the condition which would lead to a diagnosis. Like GERD,LPR also presents with a number of potential medical complications, the most severe being laryngeal carcinoma. LPR is referred to as silent reflux in the literature but because of its association with cancer in the upper airway spaces, it is considered a silent killer.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 2015
- Accession Number
- AD1012698
Entities
People
- John Iii A. Chamberlain
Organizations
- Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences