Table 2 Acidic oral mucosal lesions palatal (PM), buccal (BM), and tongue mucosa (TM). No statistical significance between scores and groups
From: Erosive esophageal reflux vs. non erosive esophageal reflux: oral findings in 71 patients
Clinical symptom | ERD group (n = 29) | NERD group (n = 42) | p | Difference significant? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PM score 0 | 25 (86.2 %) | 36 (85.7 %) | 0.95 | No |
PM score 1 | 4 (13.8 %) | 6 (14.3 %) | 0.95 | No |
PM score 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | No |
BM score 0 | 27 (93.1 %) | 38 (90.5 %) | 0.69 | No |
BM score 1 | 2 (6.9 %) | 4 (9.5 %) | 0.69 | No |
BM score 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | No |
TM score 0 | 27 (93.1 %) | 40 (95.2 %) | 0.70 | No |
TM score 1 | 2 (6.9 %) | 2 (4.8 %) | 0.70 | No |
TM Score 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | No |