Exposure to flour dust and the level of abrasion of hard tooth tissues among the workers of flour mills

Ann Agric Environ Med. 1999;6(2):147-9.

Abstract

A study of the oral health of workers in flour mills was carried out. The examined group consisted of 40 males and 8 females currently employed at flour mills. As much as 93.75% of the workers showed evidence of dental abrasion, particularly of the front teeth. The authors concluded that the dental abrasions in the group are closely related to the work environment.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Dust / adverse effects*
  • Female
  • Flour / adverse effects*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Occupational Exposure / adverse effects*
  • Rural Population
  • Tooth Abrasion / etiology*
  • Urban Population

Substances

  • Dust