Prevalencia de fluorosis dental en niños escolares de una institución educativa pública de la ciudad de Bucaramanga, 2015

Abstract

Objective: To determine the prevalence of dental fluorosis in schoolchildren between the ages of 6-13 years in the Youth Association of the City of Bucaramanga, Santander. Materials and Methods: observational, descriptive study of prevalence. Results: The highest prevalence of fluorosis was mild, throwing in females and 21.7% in the age of 8 6.6% in very mild level. The presence of very mild fluorosis in children whose source of water is consumed municipal area was 21 children (19.8%); Mild fluorosis occurs in 30 children (28.3%) who do not have diseases and currently not taking drugs, 32 children (30.2%) almost always ate toothpaste, 14 (13.2%) and 12 (11.3%) of children using ¾ of toothpaste on your toothbrush during early childhood. Mild fluorosis was also found in children with a history of dental caries in temporary categorized very low 17 (16%) turn 26 (24.5%) presented mild fluorosis in permanent teeth. Conclusions: The majority of the study population has some degree of fluorosis, very mild, mild and moderate diagnosis. Low prevalence of severe dental fluorosis was found. They were identified as risk factors the background, for example early exposure to fluoride present in the most recommended when brushing toothpaste. Fluoride remains a necessary element to prevent tooth decay.