Acta clinica Croatica, Vol. 43 No. 1, 2004.
Stručni rad
Reasons for Tooth Extraction in Military and Civilian Population during the War in Croatia
Darije Plančak
Stjepan Špalj
Andrija Bošnjak
Davorka Perić
Davor Katanec
Sažetak
The aim of the study was to identify the reasons for tooth extraction in military personnel and civilian population during the war in Croatia. Data were obtained from dental records of a military dental clinic located on the frontline and compared with records of a dental clinic in the nearby town of Senj. Subjects were divided into three age groups (18-29, 30-39 and 40-49 years) according to the International Classification of Diseases. On statistical analysis, χ2-test was used. Civilians had a higher rate of tooth extraction due to decay or periodontal disease, whereas military personnel had more teeth extracted due to trauma and endodontal or periapical disease (p<0.05 both). In the military population, there were no significant differences either between the left and right side of the mouth, or between the maxillary and mandibular teeth. In the military personnel, the main causes of tooth loss were negligence and lack of time for complex therapy (endodontic, periodontic or prosthodontic treatment). There is the need of appropriate education of both military personnel and military dentists.
Ključne riječi
Tooth extraction; Periodontal diseases - complications; Military personnel; Adult; War; Croatia
Hrčak ID:
14439
URI
Datum izdavanja:
1.3.2004.
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