Once teeth break through the gums, you cannot develop fluorosis fluorosis isnt a disease and doesnt affect the health of your teeth. Pdf dental fluorosis in rural communities of chihuahua, mexico. Dental fluorosis is the appearance of faint white lines or streaks on the teeth that only occurs when younger children consume too much fluoride, from any source, over long periods when teeth are developing under the gums. Scielo saude publica fluorosis en denticion temporal. Dental fluorosis in rural communities of chihuahua, mexico s rodriguez dozal,a mt alarcon herrera,b e cifuentes,a a barraza,a jp loyola rodriguez, c lh sanind chihuahua, mexico summary. However, in more severe cases there are several fluorosis treatment options aimed at improving the appearance of affected teeth. Restriction years of publication were 2005 to 2015 and only spanish and english literature was included.
Once teeth break through the gums, you cannot develop fluorosis. Various studies have recorded dental fluorosis in many countries 1416, and in various states of mexico, the presence of this illness has been considered endemic in several areas, especially in the center and north of the country 17,18, which have high concentrations of natural fluoride in the water 19,20. A quantitative assessment of dental fluorosis df was made in 33 rural communities in the arid northwestern state of chihuahua, mexico. Most of the studies were conducted in areas where water fluoride levels are low or optimal. Combined osteosclerosis and osteomalacia can also occur in occupational exposures to vapors and dust. Fluoride exposure effects and dental fluorosis in children. To identify the prevalence and severity of dental fluorosis in communities located in 28 states of mexico. The assessment was conducted through a convenience sampling.
Dental fluorosis is a common disorder, characterized by hypomineralization of tooth enamel caused by ingestion of excessive fluoride during enamel formation it appears as a range of visual changes in enamel causing degrees of intrinsic tooth discoloration, and, in some cases, physical damage to the teeth. Exposure, prevention and management introduction dental fluorosis is a developmental disturbance of dental enamel, caused by successive exposures to high concentrations of fluoride during tooth development, leading to enamel with lower mineral content and increased porosity. Fluorosis can occur at any age however the tolerance does not peek until age 14 when the permanent teeth have fully developed. Dental fluorosis prevalence in mexican localities of 27 states and the d. Otiz, castro et al assessment of the exposure to fluoride from drinking water in durango, mexico, using a geographic information system fluoride 31 4. Dental fluorosis is caused by a higher than normal amount of fluoride ingestion whilst teeth are forming. Terms used were fluorosis or dental fluorosis mesh, prevalence, distribution, cases, epidemiology and mexico. Nov 26, 2015 the objective of the present study was to determine the prevalence and severity of dental fluorosis and to evaluate exposure to fluoridated products in students in the southwest part of the federal district mexico city. The prevalence and severity of dental fluorosis in children 11 years old increased as the concentration of water fluoride increased. No afectadas cuestionable muy leve leve moderada grave notas. The aim of the present study was to estimate the prevalence of dental fluorosis in primary dentition of a san luis potosi children population, and its association to fluoride concentration in drinking water and urine. Other factors that may increase the individual susceptibility to dental fluorosis are altitude 2, malnutrition 3 and renal insufficiency 4.
Dental fluorosis, also termed mottling of the tooth enamel is caused by excessive exposure to fluoride. Understand the symptoms of fluorosis, its treatment and prevention. A quantitative assessment of dental fluorosis df was made in 33 rural communities in the arid northwestern st ate of chihuahua, mexico. In mild cases of fluorosis, no treatment is required. People are most susceptible to dental fluorosis between birth and age 14 which is the developmental phases of the permanent teeth. Enamel fluorosis has a white opaque appearance which is due to the surface of the enamel being hypomineralised. Fluorosis occurs when too much fluoride is ingested in childhood, causing teeth to discolor.
Fluoride exposure effects and dental fluorosis in children in. Reported prevalence of dental fluorosis in mexico ranged from 15. Esthetics changes in permanent dentition are the greatest concern in dental fluorosis, which are more prone to occur in children who are excessively exposed to fluoride. Twothirds of the states had localities with low prevalence of dental fluorosis. Fluorosis dental, ninos en edad escolar, anomalias del esmalte. Fluorosis definition of fluorosis by medical dictionary.
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