University Hospital Dubrava, School of Dental Medicine, University of Zagreb, Croatia.
J Addict Dis. 2011 Apr;30(2):159-68. doi: 10.1080/10550887.2011.554783.
This study examined tobacco use as a risk factor in the development of periodontal disease as dental emergency and dental readiness among soldiers. A total of 884 soldiers were followed: 650 recruits and 234 professional active veterans. They were categorized into dental readiness classes, and questionnaires were completed about tobacco use. Overall, 62.7% of soldiers reported current smoking, with a higher prevalence of smokers among recruits. The results showed a significant difference in smokers vs. non-smokers in dental readiness, supragingival/subgingival calculus, gingivitis, and Class 3 dental fitness. More recruits (63.8%) smoked than veterans (59.4%), but greater prevalence of daily cigarette smoking and duration of smoking habits was found among veterans. In both groups, soldiers who smoked were characterized by a higher percentage of periodontal health problems and decreased combat readiness compared to soldiers who did not smoke. This indicates a need for oral health prevention program, and cigarette smoking and cessation programs.
本研究调查了烟草使用作为士兵中牙周病发展的牙科急症和牙科准备的风险因素。共有 884 名士兵接受了随访：650 名新兵和 234 名现役专业退伍军人。他们被分为牙科准备类别，并完成了关于烟草使用的问卷。总体而言，62.7%的士兵报告目前吸烟，新兵中吸烟者的比例更高。结果显示，在牙科准备、龈上/龈下牙石、牙龈炎和 3 类牙齿健康方面，吸烟者与非吸烟者之间存在显著差异。更多的新兵（63.8%）吸烟多于退伍军人（59.4%），但退伍军人中每日吸烟和吸烟习惯持续时间的比例更高。在这两个群体中，与不吸烟者相比，吸烟者的牙周健康问题比例更高，战斗力下降。这表明需要口腔健康预防计划以及吸烟和戒烟计划。
