Oral health profile of schoolchildren living in regions with endemic dental fluorosis
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https://doi.org/10.18554/refacs.v6i2.2813Keywords:
Fluorosis, DMF index, GingivitisAbstract
This study aimed at evaluating the oral health of schoolchildren who live in an area which is endemic for dental fluorosis. The region presents a concentration of 5.16 mg/L of fluorine in its water for human consumption. This is an observational, cross-sectional, field research, conducted in the city of São José do Rio do Peixe (PB), in 2016. Two trained examiners analyzed the clinical exam of schoolchildren from 6 to 8 years of age. The CPO-d index, the periodontal index (PSR) and the Dean index to evaluate dental cavities, periodontal health and fluorosis levels, respectively. 13 students from 6 to 8 years of age were analyzed. The CPO-d and Ceo-d presented average levels of 1.0 (DP=10) and 2.6 (DP=3.5), respectively. Regarding their permanent teeth, it was found that 38.5% of volunteers presented a CPO-d level of 0, while 7.7% presented at least three dental elements affected in some level by tooth decay. Regarding the Ceo-d, 30.8% presented at least 4 elements affected by this disease. The fluorosis diagnostic from the TF index showed that all volunteers presented some level of fluorosis. It was concluded that the children from the Vila do Brejo region present active cavities, dental fluorosis in degrees above 2 (TF index) and the presence of gingival bleeding.
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