High prevalence of extrapyramidal signs and symptoms in a group of Italian dental technicians

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Occupational and chronic exposure to solvents and metals is considered a possible risk factor for Parkinson's disease and essential tremor. While manufacturing dental prostheses, dental technicians are exposed to numerous chemic...

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Main Authors: Rubino Alfonso, Valente Marcella, Vanacore Nicola, Fabrizio Edito, Meco Giuseppe
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2007-08-01
Series:BMC Neurology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2377/7/24