Dental wear caused by association between bruxism and gastroesophageal reflux disease: a rehabilitation report

Authors

  • Naila Aparecida de Godoi Machado Federal University of Uberlândia; Dental School
  • Rodrigo Borges Fonseca State University of Campinas; Dental School of Piracicaba
  • Carolina Assaf Branco Federal University of Uberlândia; Dental School
  • Gustavo Augusto Seabra Barbosa Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte; Dental School
  • Alfredo Júlio Fernandes Neto Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte; Dental School
  • Carlos José Soares Federal University of Uberlândia; Dental School

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S1678-77572007000400016

Keywords:

Bruxism, Gastroesophageal reflux, Dental restoration, Dental occlusion

Abstract

Bruxism is a pathological activity of the stomatognathic system that involves tooth grinding and clenching during parafunctional jaw movements. Clinical signs of bruxism are mostly related to dental wear and muscular and joint discomforts, but a large number of etiological factors can be listed, as local, systemic, psychological and hereditary factors. The association between bruxism, feeding and smoking habits and digestive disorders may lead to serious consequences to dental and related structures, involving dental alterations (wear, fractures and cracks), periodontal signs (gingival recession and tooth mobility) and muscle-joint sensivity, demanding a multidisciplinary treatment plan. This paper presents a case report in which bruxism associated with acid feeding, smoking habit and episodes of gastric reflow caused severe tooth wear and great muscular discomfort with daily headache episodes. From the diagnosis, a multidisciplinary treatment plan was established. The initial treatment approach consisted of medical follow up with counseling on diet and smoking habits and management of the gastric disorders. This was followed by the installation of an interocclusal acrylic device in centric relation of occlusion (CRO) for reestablishment of the occlusal stability, vertical dimension of occlusion, anterior guides and return to normal muscle activity (90-day use approximately). After remission of initial symptoms, oral rehabilitation was implemented in CRO by means of full resin composite restorations and new interocclusal device for protection of restorations. Satisfactory esthetics, improved function and occlusal stability were obtained after oral rehabilitation. The patient has attended annual follow-ups for the past 2 years. The multidisciplinary treatment seems to be the key for a successful rehabilitation of severe cases of dental wear involving the association of different health disorders.

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Published

2007-08-01

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How to Cite

Dental wear caused by association between bruxism and gastroesophageal reflux disease: a rehabilitation report . (2007). Journal of Applied Oral Science, 15(4), 327-333. https://doi.org/10.1590/S1678-77572007000400016