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Intraoral photo shows palatal erosion of maxillary teeth; GERD was NOT an option. Most likely diagnosis?

Acidic diet alone
Sjogren's syndrome
Bulimia nervosa
Bruxism

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Correct answer: C. Bulimia nervosa

PALATAL EROSION of maxillary teeth + GERD excluded = BULIMIA NERVOSA (self-induced vomiting, gastric acid contacts palatal surfaces of upper teeth preferentially).

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