Original Article

Year : 2019

Volume : Volume 10

Issue : Issue 3s

Prevalence and Severity of Dental Fluorosis in Nadiad Taluka, Gujarat, India

Dr. Heena Pandaya.

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heenapandaya@gmail.com

Abstract


Background:  A cross-sectional survey was carried out in schools of Nadiad taluka for the incidence and severity of dental fluorosis. Five different schools were randomly selected from the rural areas of Nadiad taluka for the study. Total 1065 students were examined during the study period.Out of total examined students, approximately 10% of children were affected with dental fluorosis.

Keywords: Dental fluorosis, Fluoride, School children, Dean’s Fluorosis Index.