Bruxism a disease of height
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https://doi.org/10.18667/cienciaypoderaereo.599Keywords:
bruxism, Colombian Air Force,, pilotsAbstract
Bruxism is an oral parafunction characterized by clenching and / or grinding of teeth during sleep or wakefulness. It is considered an etiological factor of the functional and painful alterations of the cranio-cervico-mandibular unit, as well as of the progressive destruction of the dental and periodontal structure.
Dental tightening or bruxomania is one of the most prevalent, complex and destructive orofacial disorders, since only a low percentage of patients are aware that they are clenching their teeth, generally what draws attention are its destructive and irreversible e ects that are subsequently complex and expensive to rehabilitate. Work-related stress is often associated as a contributing factor to bruxism, and the profession of military pilot involves highly complex stress management; therefore, the objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of bruxism in Colombian Air Force pilots.
A descriptive study was conducted at the Aerospace Medicine Center of the Colombian Air Force, in which the incidence of bruxism was calculated in 284 military pilots who attended their annual medical examinations of psychophysical fitness between October 1, 2012 and June 30, 2013. Owed to the fact that there is no statistical data in Colombia about the percentage of pilots who have this pathology.
As a result, the prevalence of bruxism in pilots was 41.24%. 42.47% reported high levels of stress in their profession as a military pilot, and 50.44% reported medium levels of stress. 61.76% of Lieutenant Colonel grade pilots tested positive for bruxism. No significant difference was found according to the type of aircraft they fly, either rotary wing or fixed wing helicopter or airplane. The 20.35% of pilots have some painful symptoms related to bruxism and 38.05% reported being aware that they clench their teeth during sleep, 13.27% reported that during their flight routine they clench their teeth. 27.43% are receiving some treatment for bruxism.
In conclusion, the results showed a prevalence of bruxism in the personnel of pilots of the Colombian Air Force of 41.24%, only 27.43% of pilots who were diagnosed as bruxomanos receive any treatment for this pathology, and 38.05% of pilots are aware that they are clenching their teeth, which requires the implementation of promotion programs, prevention and establishment of care protocols for the management of this pathology.
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