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. 2013 Jun;5(3):67-72.
Epub 2013 Jun 23.

A pioneering study of dental fluorosis in the libyan population

Sunil Tejaswi K L  1 , Suneeth Shetty, Annapoorna B M, Sudarshan C Pujari, Sarveshwar Reddy P, B Nandlal
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A pioneering study of dental fluorosis in the libyan population

Sunil Tejaswi K L et al. J Int Oral Health. 2013 Jun.

Abstract

Background: Fluorosis is a condition resulting from excessive ingestion of fluoride during early childhood leading to the formation of defective enamel. The increased fluoride content is thought to result in a metabolic alteration of ameloblasts, which results in defective matrix, and improper calcification of teeth.

Materials and methods: A total of 6244 patients between the ages of 6yrs to 60yrs, who presented to our outpatient clinic from October 2009 to December 2010 were included in the study. The study subjects were grouped according to their age into the following groups- 6-14 yrs, 15-25 yrs, 26-40 yrs, and 40-60yrs. Only permanent dentition was taken into consideration in this study.

Results: The overall prevalence of fluorosis in this study was 63.34% (3955 of 6244 patients). Men had a slightly higher prevalence of 64.27% compared to 62.28% among women.

Conclusion: Prevention of fluorosis would require efforts at raising awareness among the people about the harmful effects of their dietary choices on their teeth. They also need to be educated about adequate and proper oral hygiene, such as brushing their teeth at least two times daily. How to cite this article: Sunil T K L, Shetty S, Annapoorna B M, Pujari S C, Reddy P S, Nandlal B. A Pioneering Study of Dental Fluorosis in the Libyan Population. J Int Oral Health 2013; 5(3):67-72.

Keywords: Fluorosis; Hypomineralization.; Pitting.

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Conflict of Interest: None Declared

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Fig. 1: Tooth Surface Index of Fluorosis (TSIF) Type 1
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Fig. 2: Tooth Surface Index of Fluorosis (TSIF) Type 2
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Fig. 3: Tooth Surface Index of Fluorosis (TSIF) Type 3
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Fig. 4: Tooth Surface Index of Fluorosis (TSIF) Type 4
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FIG 5: Tooth Surface Index of Fluorosis (TSIF) Type 5
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Fig 6: Tooth Surface Index of Fluorosis (TSIF) Type 6
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Fig 7: Tooth Surface Index of Fluorosis (TSIF) Type 7
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