Evaluation of Severity of Dental Fluorosis in Patients Attending Dental OPD - A Multicentric Prospective Study
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2015, Vol 3, Issue 8
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Objective: To evaluate incidence and grade of dental fluorosis and associated risk factors. Material & Methods: Present prospective study was conducted on 246 patients who presented with dental problem over a period of 2 year. Results & Discussion: Out of total 246 patients, 116 were male and 130 were females. Of them, 102,87 &57 belonged to the age groups of <20.20-40 &>40 years, respectively. Dental fluorosis was less in rural than urban areas. Majority were in the category of 'Mild fluorosis' Conclusion: The prevalence of dental fluorosis s was high in age <20 years. Also it was higher in people who consumed pipe water, compared to those consuming ground water. There existed a positive association between dental fluorosis and source of drinking water.
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Dr Panpalia Samiksha Krishnakumar
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