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The association between erosive toothwear and asthma - is it significant? A meta-analysis.

Gowri SivaramakrishnanKannan SridharanMuneera Alsobaiei
Published in: BDJ open (2023)
The association between inhalational asthmatic medication and tooth wear is inconclusive. There are a number of confounding factors that play a greater role in causing dental erosion in these patients. Dentist must pay particular attention to these factors while treating asthmatic patients. The authors produce a comprehensive checklist in order to ensure complete assessment before providing advice on their medications alone.
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