Investigation and analysis on the incidence of aerodontalgia in 886 military flying personnel
10.3760/cma.j.cn113854-20220726-00097
- VernacularTitle:886名军事飞行人员航空性牙痛发病情况的调查分析
- Author:
You ZHOU
1
;
Zhipeng YUE
1
;
Yuan RUAN
1
;
Yuanyuan LI
1
;
Jie WANG
1
;
Miao ZHU
1
;
Dong WANG
1
Author Information
1. 联勤保障部队大连康复疗养中心，大连 116013
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Aviation;
Toothache;
Questionnaires;
Military flying personnel
- From:
Chinese Journal of Aerospace Medicine
2023;34(1):25-28
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective:To provide references for putting forward prevention and treatment strategies by analyzing the incidence of aerodontalgia in military flying personnel.Methods:Using cluster sampling, 886 male flying personnel who recuperated in Dalian Rehabilitation Center of PLA Joint Support Force were investigated by questionnaire and oral examination. The incidence of aerodontalgia in flying personnel were compared among different aircraft types and flight status.Results:A total of 72 flying personnel had aerodontalgia, and the total incidence of aerodontalgia was 8.13%. There was significant difference in the incidence of aerodontalgia among the flying personnel of different aircraft types ( χ2=15.65, P<0.001). The frequency of aerodontalgia of the flying personnel increased with the increase of flight altitude ( χ2=38.94, P<0.001). The frequency of aerodontalgia of the flying personnel among different flight speeds was significant ( χ2=9.60, P=0.008). The frequency of aerodontalgia of the flying personnel among different flight status was significant ( χ2=16.02, P<0.001). The incidence of aerodontalgia in flying personnel with oral diseases was higher than those without oral diseases, and the difference was significant ( χ2=43.43, P<0.001). Conclusions:Military flying personnel with oral diseases are easily attacked by aerodontalgia. Prevention and treatment programs should be formulated to ensure flight safety.
