. Mohit Bansal; . Sunint Singh; . Aditi Bector; . Mrigank Dogra
Volume 8, Issue 2 , February 2018, , Pages 1-5
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: The objective of the study was to obtain data on prevalence and severity of dentalerosion among acid industry workers in Baddi (Himachal Pradesh).MATERIALS AND METHODS: A ...
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OBJECTIVE: The objective of the study was to obtain data on prevalence and severity of dentalerosion among acid industry workers in Baddi (Himachal Pradesh).MATERIALS AND METHODS: A cross‑sectional study was conducted among 800 battery industryworkers. The demographic details were recorded on a prestructured pro forma. Type III examinationwas done. Dental erosion was recorded based on the index given by Bardsley (simplified scoringcriteria for tooth wear index). Appropriate statistical tests were used to interpret the data.RESULTS: The prevalence of dental erosion was found to be 48.6%. Prevalence increased withthe duration of employment. Dental erosion was most commonly found in the labial surfaces ofmaxillary anterior teeth.CONCLUSION: Erosion is a condition which is multifactorial and becomes more aggravating in thepresence of acidic environment. Therefore, the workers working in such conditions should be morecareful, and mandatory policies should also be followed by such industries to maintain the overallhealth of the workers.
