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KMID : 1020220130130030387
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Journal of Korean Society of Dental Hygiene
2013 Volume.13 No. 3 p.387 ~ p.393
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A study on the cervical abrasion in some industrial workers
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Lee Myung-Seon
Ku In-Young
Ka Kyung-Hwan
Moon Seon-Jeong
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Abstract
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Objectives: This study was carried out to investigate stepwise regression analysis on cervical abrasion & general characteristics, subjective oral health perception, habit related to oral health, and oral symptom.
Methods: The study subjects were 2,158 workers in 23 industrial work places located in Gumi-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do Province from June 1 to July 1, 2012. As a result, the following conclusions were obtained.
Results: 1. The cervical abrasion rate was high in men and older age group. 2. The cervical abrasion rate was high in a case of having not received scaling for the past one year. 3. The cervical abrasion rate was high in frequent tooth brushing. 4. The cervical abrasion rate was high in group having no bleeding in tooth and the gum. 5. The cervical abrasion rate was high in group having the cold symptom in teeth. 6. Excluding gum pain and bleeding, factors affecting tooth abrasion were gender, age, scaling over the past year, frequency of brushing a day and tooth sensitivity when cold food was ingested. 7. Gender and tooth sensitivity turned out to have negative(-) effect. age, scaling over the past year and frequency of brushing a day turned out to have positive(+) effect.
Conclusions: Through this study, the best prevention method of cervical abrason is effective tooth brushing education and regular dental check up.
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KEYWORD
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cervical abrasion, industrial worker, medical use, toothbrushing
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