Document Type : Original Article
Authors
1 Department of Prosthodontics, Dr. Harvansh Singh Judge Institute of Dental Sciences and Hospital, Chandigarh, India
2 Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Rayat Bahra Dental College, Mohali, Punjab
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: The objective of the study was to obtain data on prevalence and severity of dental
erosion among acid industry workers in Baddi (Himachal Pradesh).
MATERIALS AND METHODS: A cross‑sectional study was conducted among 800 battery industry
workers. The demographic details were recorded on a prestructured pro forma. Type III examination
was done. Dental erosion was recorded based on the index given by Bardsley (simplified scoring
criteria 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 with
the duration of employment. Dental erosion was most commonly found in the labial surfaces of
maxillary anterior teeth.
CONCLUSION: Erosion is a condition which is multifactorial and becomes more aggravating in the
presence of acidic environment. Therefore, the workers working in such conditions should be more
careful, and mandatory policies should also be followed by such industries to maintain the overall
health of the workers.
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