Prevalence of dental caries and co-relation with fluorosis in low and high fluoride areas.
J Indian Soc Pedod Prev Dent
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1999 Mar; 17(1): 15-20
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in English
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-114748
ABSTRACT
The aim of the study was to determine the degree of caries prevalence in the permanent dentition and the accompanying fluorosis in children between 6-16 years of age in both low (0.5 ppm) and relatively high (1.2 ppm) fluoride areas. In 3605 children in a low fluoride area (Dharwad), the mean DMFT was 0.65; 77% of the children were caries free. Grade I fluorosis (using Dean's fluorosis inded) was observed in only 0.66% of the children. Among 3618 children of similar age groups, living in high fluoride areas (Gadag), 84% were caries free and the mean DMFT value was 0.39. Varying degrees of fluorosis were present in 57.07% of the children. The results of the study suggest a definite relationship between the amounts of fluoride ingested through water and caries experience observed in the population.
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Main subject:
Water Supply
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Humans
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Child
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DMF Index
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Prevalence
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Sampling Studies
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Adolescent
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Dental Caries
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Fluorides
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India
Type of study:
Prevalence study
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Risk factors
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
J Indian Soc Pedod Prev Dent
Journal subject:
Dentistry
Year:
1999
Type:
Article
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