Primary tooth fluorosis in 5-year-old schoolchildren in Ireland

M A Harding; H Whelton; D M O'Mullane; M Cronin; J J Warren

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Primary tooth fluorosis in 5-year-old schoolchildren in Ireland

Journal article

Peer reviewed

Primary tooth fluorosis in 5-year-old schoolchildren in Ireland

M A Harding, H Whelton, D M O'Mullane, M Cronin and J J Warren

European journal of paediatric dentistry, Vol.6(3), pp.155-161

09/2005

PMID: 16216097

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Abstract

This was to determine the prevalence of primary tooth fluorosis in the dentitions of 5-year-old schoolchildren. A subsidiary aim was to investigate whether an association existed between the presence of primary tooth fluorosis, fluoridation status, infant feeding practices or the oral hygiene practices of the child. A cross-sectional and stratified by fluoridation status study. Fluorosis was recorded using a modification of the Tooth Surface Index of Fluorosis (TSIF). Demographic data, information on infant feeding practices and oral hygiene practices were collected via a parental questionnaire. Stepwise logistic regression analysis. Fluorosis prevalence in the fluoridated group (n=208) was 32%; 29.3% (n=61) had a modified TSIF score of 1; 2.4% (n=5) had a modified TSIF score of 2; and 1% (n=1) had a modified TSIF score of 5. In the non-fluoridated group (n=86) one child had a modified TSIF score of 1. Primary tooth prevalence of fluorosis in the entire sample (n=294) was 23%. Factors that were associated with primary tooth fluorosis were: fluoridation status (p= 0.0003, 95% CI = 5-281) and the age at which toothbrushing with toothpaste commenced (p = 0.016, 95% C.I. 1.1 - 3.8). No association with infant feeding practices was identified. The overall prevalence of primary tooth fluorosis was 23%. Lifetime residence in a fluoridated area and commencement of toothbrushing with toothpaste between 12 and 18 months of age were associated with primary tooth fluorosis. No association with infant feeding practices was identified.

Breast Feeding

Bottle Feeding

Fluorosis, Dental - etiology

Toothpastes

Prevalence

Cross-Sectional Studies

Fluoridation - adverse effects

Humans

Child, Preschool

Ireland - epidemiology

Logistic Models

Male

Toothbrushing - statistics & numerical data

Fluorosis, Dental - epidemiology

Fluorosis, Dental - diagnosis

Female

Surveys and Questionnaires

Tooth, Deciduous

Details

Title: Subtitle: Primary tooth fluorosis in 5-year-old schoolchildren in Ireland
Creators: M A Harding - Oral Health Services Research Centre, Cork University Dental School and Hospital, Wilton Ireland
H Whelton
D M O'Mullane
M Cronin
J J Warren
Resource Type: Journal article
Publication Details: European journal of paediatric dentistry, Vol.6(3), pp.155-161
Publisher: Italy
PMID: 16216097
ISSN: 1591-996X
Language: English
Date published: 09/2005
Academic Unit: Preventive and Community Dentistry
Record Identifier: 9983917792202771

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