Dental wear facets in drivers of buses of a company of Medellin 2017

Abstract

The main objective of this study was to identify the facets of dental wear of bus drivers in a company in Medellin. It was a cross-sectional study, with an empirical analytical approach of correlational scope and non-experimental design. Through a probabilistic calculation, a sample of 278 drivers was taken with a confidence level of 98%, an error margin of 5% and an expected proportion of 50%. Each participant completed a survey and then a dental clinical assessment was made. A univariate, bivariate and multivariate analysis was made from the data. In the results there was a statistically significant association, with the variable route in which it leads (p = 0.01), with the affirmative response to this variable being the only one found in the equation. This is presented as a protective factor (0.33-CI 0.14-0.80). As a conclusion of this study, the great majority of drivers (82.3%) presented facets of dental wear, and according to the classification, grade 1 was the most prevalent. The reason for the wear is given by multifactorial processes, so it is vital to detect them in time to avoid damage to the tooth structure.