Prevalencia de fluorosis dental en escolares del proyecto de vinculación UCSG "Familias y Comunidades Saludables”.

Abstract

Introduction: Dental fluorosis is a condition that affects the esthetic appearance of teeth due to excessive exposure to fluoride during tooth formation. This problem has aroused interest among dentists because of its possible implications for oral health and the quality of life of those affected. Objectives: To evaluate the prevalence of dental fluorosis among schoolchildren who are beneficiaries of the UCSG project "Healthy Families and Communities". Materials and methods: Quantitative descriptive research with a nonexperimental and cross-sectional design carried out in a sample of 81 schoolchildren who met the inclusion criteria. Results: the prevalence of fluorosis in schoolchildren benefiting from the "Healthy Families and Communities" Project was 38%, when analyzing the level of severity using the Dean Index, 51% presented a level 0 followed by 24% in level 1, a level of knowledge was identified in 51% of the schoolchildren: good and 55% had a high intake of food with significant fluoride content. Conclusion: Education and promotion of preventive measures for fluorosis is important for future mothers so that they are aware of the consequences of excessive exposure to fluoride from the formation of the dental organ.