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Estimation of Toothpaste Fluoride Intake in Preschool Children
Brazilian Dental Journal; Nascimento, Helena Aguiar Ribeiro do; Ferreira, Jainara Maria Soares; Granville-Garcia, Ana Flávia; Costa, Edja Maria Melo de Brito; Cavalcante, Ana Lúcia Almeida; Sampaio, Fábio Correia.
  • Nascimento, Helena Aguiar Ribeiro do; UFPB - State University of Paraíba. Department of Dentistry. Campina Grande. BR
  • Ferreira, Jainara Maria Soares; UFPB - State University of Paraíba. Department of Dentistry. Campina Grande. BR
  • Granville-Garcia, Ana Flávia; UFPB - State University of Paraíba. Department of Dentistry. Campina Grande. BR
  • Costa, Edja Maria Melo de Brito; UFPB - State University of Paraíba. Department of Dentistry. Campina Grande. BR
  • Cavalcante, Ana Lúcia Almeida; UFPB - State University of Paraíba. Department of Dentistry. Campina Grande. BR
  • Sampaio, Fábio Correia; UFPB - State University of Paraíba. Department of Dentistry. Campina Grande. BR
Braz. dent. j ; 24(2): 142-146, Mar-Apr/2013. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-675659
ABSTRACT
The objective of this study was to estimate the intake of toothpaste fluoride used by children aged 2 to 6 years (n=87) treated at a hospital of a medium-sized city (Campina Grande, PB) in the Northeastern region of Brazil. Data regarding sociodemographic characteristics of families and children's toothbrushing were collected from questionnaire-based interviews with parents/guardians, and the amount of fluoride used during toothbrushing was estimated using a precision scale for assessment of the risk of dental fluorosis, considering a cutoff value of 0.07 mgF/kg body weight/day. Fluoride content in the toothpastes was analyzed using a specific fluoride electrode. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics using the chi-square and Fisher's exact tests (α=0.05). Considering the use of the derice, the risk of fluorosis in the children was 19.5%. There was significant association (p<0.05) between the risk of fluorosis, brushing frequency, type of derice and who performed the child's oral hygiene. It was concluded that a high percentage of children in the studied sample used toothpaste inappropriately and were at risk of developing dental fluorosis.
RESUMO
Resumo O objetivo do presente trabalho foi estimar a ingestão de flúor de derícios utilizados por crianças de 2 a 6 anos de idade (n=87) atendidas em um hospital de médio porte (Campina Grande, PB) na região nordeste do Brasil. Os dados envolveram características sócio-demográficas e escovação dentária das crianças através de uma entrevista com formulário específico, aplicado aos pais/responsáveis, e a quantidade de flúor utilizada na escovação da criança, por meio de balança de precisão, para avaliação do risco de fluorose dentária, considerando o ponto de corte 0,07 mgF/kg peso corporal/dia. O conteúdo de flúor nos cremes dentais foi analisado utilizando eletrodo específico. Os dados foram trabalhados sob a forma de estatística descritiva e inferencial usando o testes do Qui-quadrado de Pearson e Exato de Fisher (α= 0,05). Levando-se em consideração o uso do derício, o risco de fluorose das crianças pesquisadas foi 19,5%. Houve associação significativa entre o risco de fluorose, a frequência de escovação, o tipo de derício e quem realiza a higiene bucal da criança (p<0,05). Concluiu-se que elevada parcela das crianças usavam o derício de forma inadequada e apresentaram risco de fluorose. .
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Toothpastes / Cariostatic Agents / Fluorides Type of study: Etiology study / Observational study / Prevalence study / Risk factors Limits: Adolescent / Adult / Child / Child, preschool / Female / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Braz. dent. j Journal subject: Dentistry Year: 2013 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: UFPB - State University of Paraíba/BR

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Toothpastes / Cariostatic Agents / Fluorides Type of study: Etiology study / Observational study / Prevalence study / Risk factors Limits: Adolescent / Adult / Child / Child, preschool / Female / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Braz. dent. j Journal subject: Dentistry Year: 2013 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: UFPB - State University of Paraíba/BR