15th International Conference on
Dental Science
Scientific Program
Assist Prof Dr Srija Kodali
Mallareddy dental college for women, India
Biography:
Mallareddy dental college for women, India
Abstract
Background: Dental fluorosis is a condition of altered enamel formation caused by excessive intake of fluoride during tooth formation, with a wide range of severity. It is characterized by hypomineralization of the tooth structure. The increased prevalence of dental fluorosis worldwide has caused esthetic displeasure in children, leading to psychological and behavioral complications in the affected individuals.
Aim: To assess the impact of Dental Fluorosis on the (OHRQoL) in 10-14 year old children.
Methodology: The present study included a total of 545 children aged 10-14 years. All the children were screened to note DMFT, OHI-S, and Dean Fluorosis indices followed by which children were asked to answer a Child Perception questionnaire of their local language. Screening at schools ended with an oral health care talk. The data collected was compiled, tabulated, and subjected to statistical analysis.
Results synthesis: Among the 545 subjects in the study 58.3% were males and 41.7% were females. The mean Deans Fluorosis Index score was 2.48±0.77. The means of domains oral symptoms, functional limitations, emotional well-being, and social well-being were 2.41±2.56, 2.14±2.70, 3.73±4.58 and 4.38±5.55 respectively. Multiple regression analysis of the data showed that dental fluorosis had a significant impact on OHRQoL in children.
Conclusion: Dental Fluorosis has a negative impact on OHRQoL children. Children with Dental Fluorosis have been avoiding smiling and laughing because of their aesthetic concerns. Dental Fluorosis mainly affects the social well-being of children. A comparison of OHRQL scores between various Dean’s fluorosis index scores shows that OHRQoL was mostly affected in children with severe fluorosis followed by moderate fluorosis.
Keywords: Dental Fluorosis, Child Perception, Oral Health-Related Quality of Life.
- Dental Hygiene & Oral Health
- Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics
- Paediatric Dentistry
- Periodontology
- Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
- Oral Cancer and Dentures
- Geriatric & Nano Dentistry
- Digital Dentistry and 3D Imaging (CAD/CAM)
- Dental Laboratory Materials and Processes
- Advanced Tools and Treatment Techniques in Dentistry
- Dental Nursing and Public Health Dentistry
- Laser Therapy in Dentistry
- Prosthodontics Dentistry
- Cosmetic Dentistry
