DUST-HAZARD INDUSTRIAL EMPLOYEES: A CLINICAL AND PATHOGENETIC SUBSTANTIATION FOR PERIODONTAL DISEASE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT

Abstract

         Abstact: The effects of industrial dust on the health of periodontal tissues are among the topics covered in this article, which details the findings of a functional and clinical evaluation of employees in dust-hazardous occupations (utilizing cement plants as an example). Take aim. In order to enhance the prevention and optimize the comprehensive treatment of chronic generalized periodontitis in workers who are exposed to dust, it is necessary to do a thorough examination of their periodontal health. The methodology. There was a periodontal status evaluation in a control group and a core group of 120 employees (aged 18–44 with more than three years of experience). Lab testing (immunity and inflammatory markers), cytological examinations, and functional methods (Laser Doppler Flowmetry) were all part of the study. The indices used included OHI-S, PMA, GI, and CPITN. Final product. Cement factory employees showed pathogenetic signs of periodontal disease due to mineral dust's mechanical and fibrogenic impacts. We found that alterations in local immunity and impairments in gingival microcirculation were associated with duration of work. Final thoughts. The results prove that a specialized strategy is needed for the dental rehabilitation of employees who are exposed to dust-related variables. The efficacy of periodontitis treatment and prevention is greatly improved by incorporating these measures.