Hygienic Condition of the Oral Cavity and the Level of Hygienic Knowledge of Silk-Winding Production Workers

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July 6, 2024

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The article presents information about the hygienic condition of the oral cavity, the condition of periodontal tissues, the level of hygienic knowledge and measures of therapeutic and preventive measures for workers of silk-winding production. The object of the study was 97 workers of the Bukhara Brilliant Silk alkali industry, exposed to industrial noise in production conditions, as one of the harmful production factors, as well as dustiness of the air of working premises in various workshops and microclimatic conditions, aged 29-59, are harmful production factors in importance. The control group consisted of 44 employees of the administrative and managerial apparatus, whose work process excludes the impact of factors of the production environment. The results of the research revealed a total prevalence of diseases of the hard tissues of the teeth (99.1%) and periodontal disease (100%) in workers of the Bukhara Brilliant Silk alkali industry, a high prevalence of diseases of the oral mucosa – 58.7%, a low level of oral hygiene and hygienic knowledge. There is an obvious need to develop a targeted prevention program that includes comprehensive – individual, professional oral hygiene and health education.

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