ArticleIndian journal of gastroenterology : official journal of the Indian Society of Gastroenterology2016
Oral pH in gastroesophageal reflux disease.
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- Impact of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease on Salivary Flow Rate, pH and Buffer Capacity: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Journal of oral rehabilitation · 2025Pooled it
- Effect of an alginate-based antacid and simulated gastric acid on the surface roughness and color stability of CAD/CAM resin-based materials.BMC oral health · 2026Article
- Salivary Characteristics and Other Risk Factors Associated with the Severity of Chemical and Mechanical Tooth Wear in At-Risk Groups: A Cross-Sectional Study.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
- Association between Oral Microbiome and Gastroesophageal Reflux Severity.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Article
- Antigingivitis, Desensitizing, and Antiplaque Effects of Alkaline Toothpastes: A Randomized Clinical Trial.Dentistry journal · 2023Article
- Comparative Study of Salivary pH, Buffer Capacity, and Flow in Patients with and without Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Article
- Changes in oral flora of patients with functional dyspepsia.Scientific reports · 2021Article
- Salivary microbiome composition changes after bariatric surgery.Scientific reports · 2020Article
- Flexible potentiometric pH sensors for wearable systems.RSC advances · 2020Review
- Reflex Gastroesophageal Disorders and Functional Dyspepsia: Potential Confounding Variables for the Progression of Chronic Periodontitis: A Clinical Study.International journal of preventive medicine · 2020Article
- An Optical Sensor with Polyaniline-Gold Hybrid Nanostructures for Monitoring pH in Saliva.Nanomaterials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2017Article
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Abstract
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objectivesThe aim of this study is to compare surface pH in various parts of the oral cavity between patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and healthy controls.
methodsUsing a flat pH meter sensor, fixed electrode pen type digital pH meter, oral pH levels were assessed at different mucosal sites among 34 GERD patients and 32 healthy controls. Salivary flow rates and buffering capacity were also assessed in them. A thorough oral examination was performed to screen for any oral and dental changes.
resultA significantly lower pH of 6.65 ± 0.13 (mean ± SD) was found in the GERD group compared to control group 7.23 ± 0.12 (p < 0.05). Least pH was found in the floor of the mouth 6.594 ± 0.17 and highest in the lower labial mucosa among the GERD patients. Salivary flow rate and buffering capacity were low in these patients. Significant changes were noticed in the hard and soft tissues of the oral cavity among the GERD group.
conclusionOral mucosal pH is altered in GERD patients and may contribute to effects on the oral cavity.
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