Operative Dept, School of Dentistry, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences and Healtb Services, Isfahan, Iran
Abstract
Introduction. Dental erosion is a multifactorial lesion (acids, nutrition consisting of sour lemon, soft drinks and alchole) and is result of gradual dissolution of dental tissue according a mechanicochemical procedure. The purpose of this study is evaluation the prevalence of dental erosion in battery workers as a high risk job in Isfahan city.
Methods. In this study, 332 battery worker were selected randomly. They were between 15-65 years old. each person examined and had to fill a questionnair separately. The results were analyzed by the SPSS software.
Results. 27.1 percent of patients had dental erosion in buccal and lingual surfaces. Severity and frequency of dental errosion was related to age and work exerience and nutrition (sour lemon, soft drink and alcohole). There wasn"t any relationship between dental plaque dental erosion.
Discussion. The results of this study accomodates partially or fully other studies results. It is needed to arrange programs to aware the battery workers of acid dangers and its effects on teeth and respiratory system.
Methods. In this study, 332 battery worker were selected randomly. They were between 15-65 years old. each person examined and had to fill a questionnair separately. The results were analyzed by the SPSS software.
Results. 27.1 percent of patients had dental erosion in buccal and lingual surfaces. Severity and frequency of dental errosion was related to age and work exerience and nutrition (sour lemon, soft drink and alcohole). There wasn"t any relationship between dental plaque dental erosion.
Discussion. The results of this study accomodates partially or fully other studies results. It is needed to arrange programs to aware the battery workers of acid dangers and its effects on teeth and respiratory system.
Keywords
Dental errosion, battery worker, Isfahan, Workers Health. Blink Reflex