ABSTRACT

Fluorosis is a calcification disorder, which occurs in the enamel due to the chronic ingestion of small amounts of fluoride. Mottled enamel in dental fluorosis results in pitting of the tooth, which are more prone for calculus accumulation. It affects the oral health and also affects the esthetics which is a major concern among those who are affected. The aim of the study is to assess the impact of oral hygiene in patients with dental fluorosis. It is a university setting study. 135 patients who had dental fluorosis aged between 18-35 years were included in the study. The diagnosis of fluorosis was performed according to Dean’s fluorosis index (1942) and oral hygiene was evaluated using Oral hygiene index-Simplified (OHIS) given by Green and Vermilion, 1964. Patients who were medically compromised and those who didn't have fluorosis were excluded. Positive correlation was found between Dean's fluorosis index and OHI-S index. As fluorosis score increases, oral hygiene of the patients were reduced (p<0.001). Mostly males (73%) were affected with Dental fluorosis and oral hygiene was good in about 47% of the females when compared to men. Within the limits of the study, it is evident that as the degree of fluorosis increases, oral hygiene is compromised. Keywords: Dental fluorosis, Esthetics, Hypocalcification, Oral hygiene, Self esteem
Publication date: 01/08/2021

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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2021/10.8.1083