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Factors associated with dental fluorosis in school children in southern Brazil: a cross-sectional study.
- Source :
- Brazilian Oral Research; May/Jun2014, Vol. 28 Issue 3, p237-243, 7p
- Publication Year :
- 2014
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Abstract
- This cross-sectional study assessed risk factors for dental fluorosis (DF) among 8- to 12-year-old children in southern Brazil. Children attending 20 schools were randomly selected (n = 1,196). They were interviewed and their parents answered a questionnaire that was sent home. Prevalence of DF was 8.53% (modified Dean's criteria), and the prevalence of severe DF was 0.17%. The results of multiple logistic regression analyses indicated that DF was associated with a higher frequency of tooth brushing and with initial use of fluoride toothpaste at the emergence of the first tooth. DF does not constitute a public health problem in southern Brazil. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 18068324
- Volume :
- 28
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Supplemental Index
- Journal :
- Brazilian Oral Research
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 101511130
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1590/1807-3107BOR-2014.vol28.0014