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Journal of the International Clinical Dental Research Organization
Periodontal diseases in military aviation crew: A pilot study in armed forces
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Prasanth Thankappan1  Srihari Krishna Kaushik2  Satish Kumar Gupta3  Vivek Bapurao Mandlik4 
[1] Department of Periodontology and Implantology, Commanding Officer and Cl Specialist (Periodontology and Oral Implantology) 10 Corps Dental Unit;Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, Air Force Dental Centre, Air Force Station;Department of Prosthodontics, Subharti Dental College;Department of Periodontology, Military Dental Centre
关键词: Aviators;    clinical attachment loss;    periodontitis;   
DOI  :  10.4103/2231-0754.164375
来源: Panstwowy Zaklad Wydawnictw Lakarskich
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Background: Recent literature suggests psychosomatic and occupational stresses have a bearing on the etiology of periodontitis. The aviation field is a high-risk environment and rich in potential stresses which can be potent environmental factors. The purpose of this pilot study was to clinically evaluate the incidence of periodontitis amongst military aviators and its management on the health-related quality of life recovery. Materials and Methods : A total of 252 individuals were examined, equally divided into ground duty and flying groups. In addition to standard parameters, the clinical attachment loss (CAL) was estimated according to a three-point scale. Stress factor was evaluated as per short form of Minnesota Job Satisfaction Questionnaire (MSQ). Numbers of visits after diagnosis, limitation from flying tasks due to the acute phase of disease and during treatment were recorded. The subjects who presented with active phases of disease were taken up for surgical mode of treatment. Results: Out of 252 individuals examined in this study, active periodontitis was found in 7.9% of the total population. Group 1 and 2 subjects presented an incidence rate of 5.6 and 10.3%, respectively. Among the aviators, 12.2% of the helicopter crews, 10.3% of fighter pilots, and 8.9% of the transport crews showed active form of periodontal diseases during routine annual medical examination. Ten cases presented limitation from flying due to acute phase of disease. Conclusions : Periodontitis causes early teeth loss and compromises the quality of life. It is mandatory for quick recovery and return to professional activities in the aviators. The annual medical checkup must include a thorough check up by a dental officer/periodontist and assessment with an appropriate radiograph once in every 3years advised. The screening examination used is suggested for use as part of each aviator«SQ»s annual dental examination.

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