Association between gastroesophageal reflux disease and dental caries among adults in the Azar cohort population: A cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Considering the high prevalence of dental caries in adults, it is necessary to study its risk factors to prevent the disease. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a common chronic disease with an increasing incidence that may affect the quality and quantity of saliva.

Objectives

This study aimed to determine the association of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) with dental caries according to the DMFT index in the Azar cohort population.

Materials and methods

This cross-sectional study was performed on data obtained from the enrollment phase of the Azar Cohort Study (ACS), conducted on 15,000 adults aged 35 to 70. Data of 905 subjects with gastroesophageal reflux disease in the ACS-without full denture-together with a control group of 1894 subjects

SUBMITTER: Mahboobi Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10414603 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature