ABSTRACT

Periodontitis is multifactorial in nature, the various determinants of periodontal disease are age, sex, race, socio-economic status and risk factors. Dental fluorosis is a developmental disturbance of dental enamel, caused by successive exposures to high concentrations of fluoride during tooth development, leading to enamel with lower mineral content and increased porosity. There is inconsistent epidemiological data on periodontal status of subjects with dental fluorosis. The aim of the study is to retrospectively analyse the periodontal status in patients with dental fluorosis. A retrospective university setup study where the data were collected from the record management system, where 86000 case sheets were revived and analysed out of which 424 collected data satisfied the inclusion criteria of this study. The data was compiled and statistically analysed using SPSS version 23.0.Within the limits of the study, Out of 424 patients with fluorosis 63.6% had generalised chronic gingivitis, 12.9% had localised chronic gingivitis, 12.9% had generalised chronic gingivitis with localised chronic periodontitis, 5.6% had generalised product periodontitis, 4% had localised chronic periodontitis, 0.7% had localised chronic gingivitis and localised chronic periodontitis. It can be concluded that generalised chronic gingivitis was more commonly seen in the patients with mild fluorosis, Both generalised chronic gingivitis and generalised chronic periodontitis was common in males with dental fluorosis than females. Generalised chronic gingivitis was more commonly seen in patients with dental fluorosis in the age group of 18-30 years. This study provides epidemiological significance of the periodontal status of patients with dental fluorosis and provides the need for patient education about the effects of fluorosis on periodontium. Keywords: Periodontitis; Fluorosis; Gingivitis; Periodontal disease
Publication date: 01/08/2021

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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2021/10.8.1039