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The effect of anticorrosive chemicals on oral health

The purpose of this investigation was to examine the oral health status in workers of the Chemistry Department, Shipyard Rijeka. 60 workers participated, mean age 40 ± ; ; ; 9.9 years, working in direct contact with chemicals such as organic solvents and dyes, welding gases and silicon dioxide. Control group consisted of 90 persons, not working with anticorrosives. Data on general and oral health was obtained through clinical examination and questionnaire. Non-parametric Mann-Whitney U test was performed for comparison of these independent groups. The results showed that 26.7 % of the participants work in an enclosed environment in the presence of chemicals. There were 58% smokers in the tested and 50% in the control group, which was not significant. In both groups similar ferquencies of allergy, asthma, headaches or other chronic diseases were found. The shipyard group had significantly higher plaque index (p<0.05), more ginigvitis (p>0.02), and more periodontitis (p<0.02) when compared with the control group. Cheilitis and lips dryness were significantly more frequent in the shipyard group (p<0.002). Petechial redness, covered tongue and pasty hard palate were frequently observed in the tested group, and in certain cases rash and redness of the skin were also observed. We can conclude that specific environment with anticorrosive chemicals has a negative influence on the oral health, and adequate protective measures and oral health control is needed.

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