Sialorrhea and gastroesophageal reflux

Article Abstract:

Patients who complain of excessive salivation may be suffering from gastroesophageal reflux (GER). GER is the backflow of stomach contents into the esophagus, which may cause heartburn. The body secretes excessive saliva to neutralize the gastric irritants and to protect the esophageal wall. GER is often related to pregnancy and hiatal hernia (HH). A 27-year-old pregnant woman experienced heartburn six to eight times per week for three months. During these episodes, her salivary flow increased approximately five-fold. A 48-year-old man had a six-year history of excessive salivation at night. His pillow was soaked with saliva each night and the right corner of his lips was inflamed and cracked from nighttime drooling. He reported frequent burning sensations in his chest after meals. During an episode of heartburn, his salivary flow increased approximately three fold. He was diagnosed with GER and HH.

Causes of, Complications and side effects, Physiological aspects, Salivary glands, Saliva, Pregnancy, Complications of, Pregnancy complications, Gastroesophageal reflux, Heartburn, Hiatal hernia

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Dental erosion due to wine consumption

Article Abstract:

A case study of a 56-year-old woman is examined because her referring dentist had noted extensive erosive loss of tooth structure, mainly enamel. The case report alerts the dental profession to the fact that wine is a cause of erosion, while the dental manifestations of wine's excessive and its inappropriate use are explained.

Wines, brandy, and brandy spirits, Wine & Brandy, Wineries, Wine, Case studies, Risk factors, Teeth, Tooth abrasion

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The role of voice-activated technology in today's dental practice

Article Abstract:

Voice activation is a user-friendly and cost-effective way to increase clinical productivity and maintain an innovative, up-to-date practice image. The evolution of voice-activated modules is briefly explained and the way in which they are used in dental practices and its possible future developments are discussed.

Evaluation, Cover Story, Technology application, Dentistry, Dental technology, Dental metallurgy

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