Endemic fluorosis in northern and northwestern rural areas in the province of Cordoba, Argentina
The prevalence of dental fluorosis was studied in northern (N) and northwestern (NW) areas of the province of Cordoba, Argentina. Fluoride (F-) concentration in drinking water was determined. Daily total intake of F-, salivary F- concentration and dental fluorosis index were evaluated in individuals...
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| Lenguaje: | Español |
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Escuela de Salud Pública y Ambiente. Fac. Cs. Médicas UNC
2014
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| Acceso en línea: | https://revistas.unc.edu.ar/index.php/RSD/article/view/7010 |
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| Sumario: | The prevalence of dental fluorosis was studied in northern (N) and northwestern (NW) areas of the province of Cordoba, Argentina. Fluoride (F-) concentration in drinking water was determined. Daily total intake of F-, salivary F- concentration and dental fluorosis index were evaluated in individuals from 5 to 14 years old. F- concentration in water was excessive (N: 1.35 to 7.0 mg/l; NW: 1.7 to 3.4 mg/l). Daily intake of F- doubled the intake recommended by WHO (1.68 mg/day). F- in basal saliva was 0.11 ± 0.03 mg/l (N) and 0.02 ± 0.001 mg/l (NW). Dental fluorosis in all permanent teeth surfaces was 75.6% (N) and 86.7% (NW), and 87.7% (N) and 77.8% (NW) in anterior maxillary teeth. In the second primary molar fluorosis was 22.2% (N) and 32.5% (NW). It was therefore established that both are areas of endemic fluorosis. |
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