Measurement and distribution of dental fluorosis

5 important questions on Measurement and distribution of dental fluorosis

Whati s the major diffrenece bteween Deans an TSIF?

Depends on the histologic and biological measurements of the extent of fluorosis

Although photographic scoring achieves gigh levels of relaibility and good agreemnet with direct scoring what is the issue with comparing such approaches?

  • Most imporantly becuase photographic scorings also use drying- these approaches overestimate the prevalence of dental fluorosis compared to those who do not use drying of the teeth
  • Additionally, the longer patients keep their mouths open, the greater the likelihood of calibration inconsistency, as the teeth can continue to dry.

What are some risk factors that can cause dental flourosis

High or excess fluoride intake
  1. drinking water sources with more than 4ppm( mixed in inudustralised countries which uses high number of bottled water)
  2. infant formula mixed with tap water ( recommended to use bottled water)
  3. fluoridated dentrifice before the age of 2
  4. using dentifrice more than a pea-sized amount
  5. dietary supplements  between the ages 3 and 6 years
  6. weak/association not established between the use of amoxicillin and fluorosis
  7. high lat and same level of fl in low altitude- high altitude have higher df prevalence
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What is the prevalence of DF?

Between 16%- 32%

Is Dental Flurosis a public health problem?

Globally, yes, dental fluorosis is considered a public health issue due to:
  • Increased aesthetic concerns
  • Potential dental health impacts
  • Awareness and education needs

But if we consider US - No, since it affects 2% of school children, primarily affects the oral cavity and has aesthetic concerns, but no effect onfunction,n and since it affects a smaller number of people, but still affects quality of life

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