Incidencia de fluorosis por uso de pastas dentales en pacientes pediátricos clínica UCSG semestre B 2017.

Abstract

Introduction: The inadequate intake of fluoride during the formation of enamel will affect the formation of dental caries in children. Objective: To determine the incidence of fluorosis due to the use of toothpastes in pediatric patients UCSG Semester Clinic B -2017. Materials and methods: Observational, descriptive and transversal study, carried out in the Pediatric Dentistry Clinic of the UCS Dentistry, with a universe of 100 children of both sexes, which will apply the inclusion criteria evaluated in pediatric patients. Results: The universe was 570 children who attended the dental clinic and after applying the inclusion criteria, the sample selected was 100 patients between 3 and 11 years of age, of both sexes, among whom a prevalence of fluorosis was determined. 0% and a prevalence of 30% in enamel defects observed only in 30 children. When the patients observed in the present study did not present fluorosis, the specific objectives were evaluated in patients who presented enamel defects that were 30%. Discussion: Manuel Mattos Vela and collaborators 2012 determined that the benefits of the use of fluorinated pastes and the greater access to these products today, which could lead to dangerous practices in oral hygiene, which instead of improving health oral can produce a disorder of it, before an excess of fluoride. Conclusions: Promote education for parents to place the dose of toothpaste depending on the age of the patient to avoid wear on the enamel.