Objetivou-se observar a influência da fluorose dental nas características do padrão de condicionamento ácido e na penetração de sistemas adesivos no esmalte, por microscopia eletrônica de varredura (MEV) e na resistência de união de sistemas adesivos ao esmalte, por teste de microtração. Para tal, 196 dentes permanentes posteriores foram classificados seguindo o Índice Thylstrup e Fejerskov (TF= 0, 1 e 4), sendo selecionados 69 deles. Adesivos de 2 passos, um autocondicionante, Clearfil SE Bond®, e um de condicionamento ácido total, Adper Single Bond 2® foram usados. Para análise em MEV do padrão de condicionamento e das réplicas de resina, 27 pré-molares foram seccionados no sentido mesiodistal e divididos em 9 grupos (n=3). As superfícies vestibulares foram selecionadas e seccionadas no sentido longitudinal, sendo metade para cada análise. Os espécimes pertencentes ao grupo do ácido fosfórico foram condicionados com tempos de 15 ou 60 segundos, lavados com ar/água por 20 segundos e secos. Os espécimes do grupo Clearfil SE Bond® receberam aplicação do primer do material, e em seguida, tratamento para removê-lo. Para obter as réplicas de resina, as superfícies foram delimitadas (2x2mm) com fita isolante, tratadas com cada adesivo, e submetidas à construção de bloco de resina (Filtek Z250TM ? 3M do Brasil) com 2 mm de altura. Esses espécimes foram imersos em HCl a 18% por 48h e lavados com água destilada em ultra-som por 15 minutos. O teste de microtração foi realizado na superfície vestibular intacta de 42 terceiros molares divididos em 7 grupos e subdivididos de acordo com grau de fluorose e com sistemas adesivos sendo que no grupo TF4 foram usados dois tempos condicionamento (15 e 60 segundos). Após profilaxia com pedra-pomes, lavagem e secagem, procedeu-se à aplicação dos sistemas adesivos. e construção de bloco de resina composta Filtek Z250TM (3M ESPE) de 5x5x5mm sobre a superfície tratada. Após 24h, os blocos foram seccionados no sentido X e Y perpendiculares à interface de união, obtendo-se palitos com área aproximada de 1mm2. Os palitos foram submetidos às forças de tração à velocidade de 1mm/min e os valores obtidos à Análise de Variância (p<0,05). As superfícies condicionadas, as réplicas e palitos fraturados foram processados para análise em MEV. Houve diferença estatística significativa entre os adesivos (p = 0,008), sendo que o Single Bond 2® apresentou os maiores valores de resistência de união. A severidade da fluorose não influenciou nos valores de resistência de união, no padrão de condicionamento ou na formação de tags de resina. O aumento do tempo de condicionamento, testado em TF4 influenciou na resistência de união, mostrando menores valores em 60 segundos. Concluiu-se que o adesivo de condicionamento ácido total mostrou-se melhor que o autocondicionante em termos de resistência de união, padrão de condicionamento e penetração de sistemas adesivos, independentemente do grau de fluorose. O aumento do tempo de condicionamento na fluorose mais severa (TF4) prejudicou a resistência de união. / The purpose of this study was to observe the influence of dental fluorosis on the characteristics of the acid etch pattern and penetration of adhesive systems into enamel, by means of scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and on the bond strength of adhesive systems to enamel, through microtensile testing. In order to do so, 196 permanent posterior teeth were classified according to the Thylstrup and Fejerskov Index (TF= 0.1 and 4) and 69 of them were selected. Two-steps adhesive systems, one self-etching, Clearfil SE Bond®, and one total-etching, Adper Single Bond 2®, were used. For SEM analysis of the etch pattern and of the resin replicas, 27 premolars were sectioned mesiodistally and divided into 9 groups (n=3). The buccal surfaces were selected and longitudinally sectioned, using the half for each analysis. Specimens of the phosphoric acid gel at 37% (Magic acid®) group were etched using the two etching times (15 and 60 seconds), washed with air/water for 20 seconds and dried. Specimens of the Clearfil SE Bond® group received application of the material?s primer followed by a treatment to remove it. In order to obtain the resin replicas, the surfaces were outlined (2x2mm) using insulating tape, they were treated with each adhesive and underwent the building of a resin block (Filtek Z250TM ? 3M ESPE Brazil) of 2mm height. These specimens were immersed in 18% HCl for 48 hours and washed with distilled water under ultrasonication for 15 minutes. Microtensile testing was conducted on the intact buccal surface of 42 third molars that were divided into 7 groups and subdivided according to the degree of fluorosis and to the type of adhesive system, being that two etch times (15 and 60 seconds) were used in the TF4 group. After prophylaxis with pumice, washing and drying, the adhesive systems were applied and the composite resin blocks (Filtek Z250TM ? 3M ESPE Brazil) of 5x5mm were built upon a treated surface. After 24 hours, the blocks were sectioned in the X and Y directions perpendicular to the bond interface in order to obtain stick-shaped specimens with an area of approximately 1mm2. The sticks were submitted to tensile forces at a speed of 1mm/min and the values obtained underwent variance analysis (p<0.05). The etched surfaces, the replicas and fractured sticks were processed for analysis by SEM. There was a statistically significant difference between the adhesives (p = 0.008), being that Single Bond 2® presented the highest bond strength values. The severity of fluorosis did not influence the bond strength values, the etch pattern or the formation of resin tags. The increase in etch time, tested in TF4, influenced the bond strength, showing lower values for the 60 seconds time. In conclusion, the total-etch adhesive presented better results than the self-etch one in terms of bond strength, etch pattern and penetration of adhesive systems, regardless of the degree of fluorosis. The increase in etch time for the most severe fluorosis (TF4) cases impaired bond strength.

Objetivou-se observar a influência da fluorose dental nas características do padrão de condicionamento ácido e na penetração de sistemas adesivos no esmalte, por microscopia eletrônica de varredura (MEV) e na resistência de união de sistemas adesivos ao esmalte, por teste de microtração. Para tal, 196 dentes permanentes posteriores foram classificados seguindo o Índice Thylstrup e Fejerskov (TF= 0, 1 e 4), sendo selecionados 69 deles. Adesivos de 2 passos, um autocondicionante, Clearfil SE Bond®, e um de condicionamento ácido total, Adper Single Bond 2® foram usados. Para análise em MEV do padrão de condicionamento e das réplicas de resina, 27 pré-molares foram seccionados no sentido mesiodistal e divididos em 9 grupos (n=3). As superfícies vestibulares foram selecionadas e seccionadas no sentido longitudinal, sendo metade para cada análise. Os espécimes pertencentes ao grupo do ácido fosfórico foram condicionados com tempos de 15 ou 60 segundos, lavados com ar/água por 20 segundos e secos. Os espécimes do grupo Clearfil SE Bond® receberam aplicação do primer do material, e em seguida, tratamento para removê-lo. Para obter as réplicas de resina, as superfícies foram delimitadas (2x2mm) com fita isolante, tratadas com cada adesivo, e submetidas à construção de bloco de resina (Filtek Z250TM ? 3M do Brasil) com 2 mm de altura. Esses espécimes foram imersos em HCl a 18% por 48h e lavados com água destilada em ultra-som por 15 minutos. O teste de microtração foi realizado na superfície vestibular intacta de 42 terceiros molares divididos em 7 grupos e subdivididos de acordo com grau de fluorose e com sistemas adesivos sendo que no grupo TF4 foram usados dois tempos condicionamento (15 e 60 segundos). Após profilaxia com pedra-pomes, lavagem e secagem, procedeu-se à aplicação dos sistemas adesivos. e construção de bloco de resina composta Filtek Z250TM (3M ESPE) de 5x5x5mm sobre a superfície tratada. Após 24h, os blocos foram seccionados no sentido X e Y perpendiculares à interface de união, obtendo-se palitos com área aproximada de 1mm2. Os palitos foram submetidos às forças de tração à velocidade de 1mm/min e os valores obtidos à Análise de Variância (p<0,05). As superfícies condicionadas, as réplicas e palitos fraturados foram processados para análise em MEV. Houve diferença estatística significativa entre os adesivos (p = 0,008), sendo que o Single Bond 2® apresentou os maiores valores de resistência de união. A severidade da fluorose não influenciou nos valores de resistência de união, no padrão de condicionamento ou na formação de tags de resina. O aumento do tempo de condicionamento, testado em TF4 influenciou na resistência de união, mostrando menores valores em 60 segundos. Concluiu-se que o adesivo de condicionamento ácido total mostrou-se melhor que o autocondicionante em termos de resistência de união, padrão de condicionamento e penetração de sistemas adesivos, independentemente do grau de fluorose. O aumento do tempo de condicionamento na fluorose mais severa (TF4) prejudicou a resistência de união. / The purpose of this study was to observe the influence of dental fluorosis on the characteristics of the acid etch pattern and penetration of adhesive systems into enamel, by means of scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and on the bond strength of adhesive systems to enamel, through microtensile testing. In order to do so, 196 permanent posterior teeth were classified according to the Thylstrup and Fejerskov Index (TF= 0.1 and 4) and 69 of them were selected. Two-steps adhesive systems, one self-etching, Clearfil SE Bond®, and one total-etching, Adper Single Bond 2®, were used. For SEM analysis of the etch pattern and of the resin replicas, 27 premolars were sectioned mesiodistally and divided into 9 groups (n=3). The buccal surfaces were selected and longitudinally sectioned, using the half for each analysis. Specimens of the phosphoric acid gel at 37% (Magic acid®) group were etched using the two etching times (15 and 60 seconds), washed with air/water for 20 seconds and dried. Specimens of the Clearfil SE Bond® group received application of the material?s primer followed by a treatment to remove it. In order to obtain the resin replicas, the surfaces were outlined (2x2mm) using insulating tape, they were treated with each adhesive and underwent the building of a resin block (Filtek Z250TM ? 3M ESPE Brazil) of 2mm height. These specimens were immersed in 18% HCl for 48 hours and washed with distilled water under ultrasonication for 15 minutes. Microtensile testing was conducted on the intact buccal surface of 42 third molars that were divided into 7 groups and subdivided according to the degree of fluorosis and to the type of adhesive system, being that two etch times (15 and 60 seconds) were used in the TF4 group. After prophylaxis with pumice, washing and drying, the adhesive systems were applied and the composite resin blocks (Filtek Z250TM ? 3M ESPE Brazil) of 5x5mm were built upon a treated surface. After 24 hours, the blocks were sectioned in the X and Y directions perpendicular to the bond interface in order to obtain stick-shaped specimens with an area of approximately 1mm2. The sticks were submitted to tensile forces at a speed of 1mm/min and the values obtained underwent variance analysis (p<0.05). The etched surfaces, the replicas and fractured sticks were processed for analysis by SEM. There was a statistically significant difference between the adhesives (p = 0.008), being that Single Bond 2® presented the highest bond strength values. The severity of fluorosis did not influence the bond strength values, the etch pattern or the formation of resin tags. The increase in etch time, tested in TF4, influenced the bond strength, showing lower values for the 60 seconds time. In conclusion, the total-etch adhesive presented better results than the self-etch one in terms of bond strength, etch pattern and penetration of adhesive systems, regardless of the degree of fluorosis. The increase in etch time for the most severe fluorosis (TF4) cases impaired bond strength.

The tea plant, Camellia sinensis, is a fluoride (F) accumulator. Upon brewing, tea releases large amounts of F. Excessive amounts of F can cause dental fluorosis (DF) and skeletal fluorosis (SF). This study aims to determine the F levels in 4 brands of green tea and 4 brands of black tea. F was measured using an ion selective electrode (ISE) in 3 analyses: i) standard tea infusion, ii) infusion over time with spectrophotometric determination, and iii) microwave digestion. By considering the existing literature and the results of this study, the health risk associated with consuming these 8 brands of tea is evaluated. In accordance with the literature, black tea infusions have significantly higher F than green tea infusions (p < 0.01). As the brew with the significantly highest F concentration (4.07 mg L-1 ), Tetley was chosen to demonstrate the relationship between infusion time and F concentration. As expected, both F concentration and absorbance increase with infusion time. The microwave digestion results are less conclusive. There is no significant difference between the dry mass of F (mg kg-1 ) in green and black tea. Across all samples, approximately 10-31% of the total F is released after 2 minutes of infusion. These results suggest that chronic tea consumption could cause DF and SF. A cup of Tetley tea contains 0.81 mg of F. Only 7.4 or 2.2 cups of Tetley tea would need to be consumed by an adult or child, respectively, to exceed the daily upper limit at which symptoms of SF can arise. Considering the multiple other dietary fluoride sources and the increased susceptibility of children, F in tea should be more closely monitored.

Dental discoloration from fluorosis is a global public health problem. In Nigeria, 11.4% of the population is impacted by this disorder. Dental discoloration is caused by successive exposures to high fluoride concentrations during tooth development in utero and it is linked to the development of a variety of psychological and physiological problems, from dental aesthetics to a reduction in intelligence and skeletal changes. The purpose of this quantitative, cross-sectional study was to examine the cultural and environmental determinants of dental fluorosis in children in a rural community in Nigeria. A multilevel theoretical model was used to develop possible fluoride exposure pathways, such as good social services and dental care, as well as factors in the environment. The study was guided by 2 main research questions: What is the prevalence of fluorosis among Nigerian school-aged children? What is the severity of this fluorosis, and is it associated with the fluoride content of the soil, the water or the food? Data was collected by administering three surveys, on children aged 5 to15 years, their parent/guardian, and on community leaders. Chi-square and regression analysis tests were used to test for possible associations. The study findings showed a fluorosis prevalence rate of 86.6% in the 269 school children surveyed, with majority of these children between the ages of 8 to 13 years. The severity of children fluorosis was associated with the length of stay in the study area and the fluoride content in water, soil, and food. This study's possible impact on social change include raising awareness to the problem and the possible ways to resolve it, such as through, improved dental care services and a supportive social environment like flocculation of community water sources.

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The use of fluoride involves a balance between the protective effect against caries and the risk of having fluorosis. Fluorosis in Australian children was highly prevalent in the early 1990s. Policy initiatives were introduced to control fluoride exposure so as to reduce the prevalence of fluorosis. Objective: The study aimed of describing the prevalence, severity and risk factors for fluorosis, and to escribe the trend of fluorosis among South Australian children. The study also aimed of exploring the effect of the change in fluoride exposure on dental fluorosis and caries. Methods This research project was nested in a larger population-based study, the Child Oral Health Study (COHS) in Australia 2002-2005. The parent study's sample was chosen using a multistage, stratified random selection with probability of selection proportional to population size. Fluoride exposure history was retrospectively collected by a parental questionnaire. This nested study sample (n=1401) was selected from the pool of South Australian (SA) COHS participants. Children were selected by year of birth to form three birth cohorts: those born in 1989/90; 1991/92; and 1993/94. Children were approached in two further stages: a dental health perception questionnaire, and a clinical examination for fluorosis. Some 898 children took part in the first stage. Among those, one trained dentist examined 677 children for fluorosis under clinic conditions using two indices (the Fluorosis Risk Index (Pendrys, 1990) and the TF Index (Thylstrup and Fejerskov, 1978)). The Dental Aesthetic Index score (DAI) was also recorded. Caries experience extracted from dental records of all previous visits to school dental linics was used to enable calculation of dmfs/DMFS scores at different anchor ages. Data were re-weighted age and sex to represent the South Australian child population. Per cent lifetime exposure to fluoride in water and patterns of discretionary fluoride use were calculated. Fluorosis data were used to calculate the prevalence and severity of fluorosis. Caries dmfs/DMFS scores were calculated at different anchor ages to enable comparison between birth cohorts. Results A higher proportion of children in the later birth cohorts used low concentration fluoride toothpaste, and a smaller amount of toothpaste was used when they commenced toothbrushing. There was a significant decline in the prevalence of fluorosis across the three successive birth cohorts. Risk factors for fluorosis, defined by the two indices, were use of standard fluoride toothpaste, an eating and/or licking toothpaste habit, and exposure to fluoridated water. Means (SD) of the deciduous caries dmfs scores at age six and eight were 1.45 (3.11) and 2.46 (3.93) respectively. Evaluation of the "trade-off" between fluorosis and caries with fluoride exposure indicated that the use of low concentration fluoride toothpaste and preventing an eating/licking of toothpaste habit could reduce the prevalence of fluorosis without a significant increase in caries experience. Conclusion There was a marked decline in the prevalence of fluorosis across the three successive birth cohorts. The decline was linked with the reduction in exposure to fluoride. Exposure to fluoridated water and several components of toothpaste use were risk factors for fluorosis. Establishing an appropriate use of fluoride toothpaste could be successful in reducing fluorosis without a significant increase in caries experience. / Thesis (Ph.D.)--Dental School, 2004.

The use of fluoride involves a balance between the protective effect against caries and the risk of having fluorosis. Fluorosis in Australian children was highly prevalent in the early 1990s. Policy initiatives were introduced to control fluoride exposure so as to reduce the prevalence of fluorosis. Objective: The study aimed of describing the prevalence, severity and risk factors for fluorosis, and to escribe the trend of fluorosis among South Australian children. The study also aimed of exploring the effect of the change in fluoride exposure on dental fluorosis and caries. Methods This research project was nested in a larger population-based study, the Child Oral Health Study (COHS) in Australia 2002-2005. The parent study's sample was chosen using a multistage, stratified random selection with probability of selection proportional to population size. Fluoride exposure history was retrospectively collected by a parental questionnaire. This nested study sample (n=1401) was selected from the pool of South Australian (SA) COHS participants. Children were selected by year of birth to form three birth cohorts: those born in 1989/90; 1991/92; and 1993/94. Children were approached in two further stages: a dental health perception questionnaire, and a clinical examination for fluorosis. Some 898 children took part in the first stage. Among those, one trained dentist examined 677 children for fluorosis under clinic conditions using two indices (the Fluorosis Risk Index (Pendrys, 1990) and the TF Index (Thylstrup and Fejerskov, 1978)). The Dental Aesthetic Index score (DAI) was also recorded. Caries experience extracted from dental records of all previous visits to school dental linics was used to enable calculation of dmfs/DMFS scores at different anchor ages. Data were re-weighted age and sex to represent the South Australian child population. Per cent lifetime exposure to fluoride in water and patterns of discretionary fluoride use were calculated. Fluorosis data were used to calculate the prevalence and severity of fluorosis. Caries dmfs/DMFS scores were calculated at different anchor ages to enable comparison between birth cohorts. Results A higher proportion of children in the later birth cohorts used low concentration fluoride toothpaste, and a smaller amount of toothpaste was used when they commenced toothbrushing. There was a significant decline in the prevalence of fluorosis across the three successive birth cohorts. Risk factors for fluorosis, defined by the two indices, were use of standard fluoride toothpaste, an eating and/or licking toothpaste habit, and exposure to fluoridated water. Means (SD) of the deciduous caries dmfs scores at age six and eight were 1.45 (3.11) and 2.46 (3.93) respectively. Evaluation of the "trade-off" between fluorosis and caries with fluoride exposure indicated that the use of low concentration fluoride toothpaste and preventing an eating/licking of toothpaste habit could reduce the prevalence of fluorosis without a significant increase in caries experience. Conclusion There was a marked decline in the prevalence of fluorosis across the three successive birth cohorts. The decline was linked with the reduction in exposure to fluoride. Exposure to fluoridated water and several components of toothpaste use were risk factors for fluorosis. Establishing an appropriate use of fluoride toothpaste could be successful in reducing fluorosis without a significant increase in caries experience. / Thesis (Ph.D.)--Dental School, 2004.

Made available in DSpace on 2014-06-11T19:27:45Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 0 Previous issue date: 2010-08-12Bitstream added on 2014-06-13T20:56:49Z : No. of bitstreams: 1 barbosa_tf_me_araca.pdf: 715889 bytes, checksum: f9c4cf0b3fff1513c875f5ce77fdf964 (MD5) / Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES) / A fluoretação das águas de abastecimento público tem ocasionado significante redução na prevalência da cárie em diferentes populações, entretanto, a exposição ao flúor pelo uso de diferentes métodos tem trazido preocupações quanto ao aumento na prevalência de fluorose dentária. Por isso, estudos sobre os fatores de risco associados à fluorose são necessários, além do acompanhamento contínuo e efetivo da exposição ao flúor, por diferentes meios, incluindo mais recentemente os marcadores biológicos para esse íon, como a unha, que também reflete o nível de exposição crônica, desde que um indivíduo tenha uma ingestão de flúor relativamente constante. Assim, objetivou-se analisar o teor de fluoreto das águas de abastecimento público em diferentes áreas de um município, uma abastecida por poços profundos e outra pela estação de tratamento de água (ETA), e verificar se os teores de fluoretos encontrados refletem diferenças nas concentrações de flúor observadas nas unhas das crianças de 12 anos e na prevalência de fluorose dentária. Para isso, foram selecionados 43 pontos para coleta de amostras de água, abrangendo as 17 fontes de abastecimento existente no município. A população de estudo foi constituída por 60 crianças, de 12 anos de idade, nascidas e moradoras permanentes nas duas áreas de estudo, seguindo os critérios de inclusão, sendo uma com excesso e outra sem excesso de flúor nas águas de abastecimento público. As amostras de água, coletadas mensalmente nos pontos previamente estabelecidos, foram analisadas em duplicata no período de janeiro a dezembro de 2009, utilizando-se um analisador de íons acoplado a um eletrodo específico para flúor. Coletas e análise do flúor nas unhas das crianças foram realizadas, utilizando-se a técnica da microdifusão facilitada por HMDS. Para verificação da fluorose... / The fluoridation of public water supply has caused a significant reduction in the prevalence of caries in different populations, however, exposure to fluoride by using different methods has brought concerns about the increasing prevalence of dental fluorosis. Therefore, studies on the risk factors associated with fluorosis are needed, besides the efficient and continuous monitoring of fluoride exposure by various means, including most recently the biological markers for this ion, such as fingernail, that also reflects the level of chronic exposure, as long as an individual has a relatively constant intake of fluoride. The objective was to analyze the fluoride content of public water supply in different areas of a district, one served by deep wells and one by the water treatment station (WTS), and check if the levels of fluoride found reflect differences in the concentrations of fluoride observed in nails of 12 years old children and the prevalence of dental fluorosis. For this, 43 points were selected to collect water samples, covering the 17 existing sources of supply in the municipality. The study population consisted of 60 children, 12 years old, born and permanent residents in both areas of study, following the inclusion criteria, one with and one without too much fluoride excess in public water supply. Water samples collected monthly in points previously established, were analyzed in duplicate in the period from January to December of 2009, using an ion analyzer coupled to a specific electrode for fluoride. Sampling and analysis of fluoride in children nails were done, using the technique of facilitated microdiffusion HMDS. For verification of dental fluorosis we used the modified DEAN index .Of the total samples studied (n=512), 44% (n=224) had adequate levels and 56% (n =288) inadequate levels, and 10% (n=49) lower levels and 46% (n=239) higher... (Complete abstract click electronic access below)

Made available in DSpace on 2014-06-11T19:27:46Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 0 Previous issue date: 2008-08-21Bitstream added on 2014-06-13T19:56:34Z : No. of bitstreams: 1 marques_lb_me_araca.pdf: 886504 bytes, checksum: 476ffe9eb429269917b185c05dc70066 (MD5) / No Brasil, atualmente a fluorose dentária existente é classificada como leve e muito leve, porém com o uso do flúor nas suas diversas formas, há uma preocupação de que haja um aumento na prevalência da fluorose dentária. O objetivo deste estudo foi verificar a prevalência da fluorose dentária em crianças de 12 anos de idade e sua autopercepção. Foi realizado um estudo transversal, observacional e analítico com todas as crianças de 12 anos de idade das escolas públicas do município. Para análise da prevalência da fluorose dentária foi realizado exame clínico bucal, utilizando-se o Índice de Dean Modificado e, através de um questionário estruturado, foi possível avaliar a percepção da fluorose e sua influência na qualidade de vida destas crianças. Participaram do estudo 496 crianças do município de Birigüi-SP, sudeste do Brasil, os quais foram examinados por dois cirurgiões-dentistas devidamente calibrados, após obtenção de kappa>0,80. O teste estatístico utilizado foi o Qui-quadrado, com nível de significância de 5%. Foram examinadas 259 (52,2%) crianças do sexo feminino e 237 (47,8%) do sexo masculino. Do total, 320 crianças apresentaram algum sinal clínico de fluorose, sendo 220 (44,4%) com fluorose muito leve, 59 (11,9%) leve, 12 (2,4%) moderada, 1 (0,2%) severa e 28 (5,6%) apresentaram fluorose questionável, enquanto 176 (35,5%) não apresentaram fluorose. Das 292 crianças que apresentaram algum sinal clínico de fluorose, 117 (40,0%) observaram a presença de manchas em seus dentes e 175 (60,0%) não as perceberam, não havendo diferença significante quando se relacionou percepção da fluorose e gênero. Os resultados mostraram que apesar de a prevalência de fluorose ter sido alta, o grau predominante foi muito leve, não influenciando na percepção e qualidade de vida da população estudada. / In Brazil as a whole, dental fluorosis is classified as light or very light, but with the use of fluoride in its various forms there is a concern that there is an increase in the prevalence of dental fluorosis. The aim of this study was to verify the prevalence of dental fluorosis in children aged 12 and its dental fluorosis self-perception. This study is observational, cross-sectional and analytical. A total of 496 children from the city of Birigüi, São Paulo, Southeastern Brazil, took part in study. The children were examined by two calibrated dentists, after a kappa>0,80. To assess the prevalence of fluorosis, clinical examinations were performed according to the methodology set forth by the 4 th edition of the WHO. A structured questionnaire was used to evaluate dental fluorosis selfperception. The statistical analysis used was the Chi-squared test with a 5% significance level. Of the total number of children examined, 259 (52.2%) were of the female gender and 237 (47.8%) were of the male gender. Of the total, 320 children presented some degree of fluorosis, 220 (44.4%) with very light fluorosis (Grade 2), 59 (11.9%) light, (Grade 3), 12 (2.4%) moderate (grade 4), 1 (0.2%) severe (grade 5), 28 (5.6%) showed questionable fluorosis (Grade 1) and 176 (35.5%) showed no fluorosis (grade 0). Of the 292 children who presented some degree of fluorosis, 117 (40.0%) reported the presence of stains on their teeth and 175 (60.0%) not to realized, with no significant difference when related perception of fluorosis and gender. The results showed that although the prevalence of fluorosis has been high, the level prevailing was very light, not influencing the perception and quality of life of the population.

Orientador: Nemre Adas Saliba / Banca: Renato Moreira Arcieri / Banca: José Roberto de Magalhães Bastos / Resumo: No Brasil, atualmente a fluorose dentária existente é classificada como leve e muito leve, porém com o uso do flúor nas suas diversas formas, há uma preocupação de que haja um aumento na prevalência da fluorose dentária. O objetivo deste estudo foi verificar a prevalência da fluorose dentária em crianças de 12 anos de idade e sua autopercepção. Foi realizado um estudo transversal, observacional e analítico com todas as crianças de 12 anos de idade das escolas públicas do município. Para análise da prevalência da fluorose dentária foi realizado exame clínico bucal, utilizando-se o Índice de Dean Modificado e, através de um questionário estruturado, foi possível avaliar a percepção da fluorose e sua influência na qualidade de vida destas crianças. Participaram do estudo 496 crianças do município de Birigüi-SP, sudeste do Brasil, os quais foram examinados por dois cirurgiões-dentistas devidamente calibrados, após obtenção de kappa>0,80. O teste estatístico utilizado foi o Qui-quadrado, com nível de significância de 5%. Foram examinadas 259 (52,2%) crianças do sexo feminino e 237 (47,8%) do sexo masculino. Do total, 320 crianças apresentaram algum sinal clínico de fluorose, sendo 220 (44,4%) com fluorose muito leve, 59 (11,9%) leve, 12 (2,4%) moderada, 1 (0,2%) severa e 28 (5,6%) apresentaram fluorose questionável, enquanto 176 (35,5%) não apresentaram fluorose. Das 292 crianças que apresentaram algum sinal clínico de fluorose, 117 (40,0%) observaram a presença de manchas em seus dentes e 175 (60,0%) não as perceberam, não havendo diferença significante quando se relacionou percepção da fluorose e gênero. Os resultados mostraram que apesar de a prevalência de fluorose ter sido alta, o grau predominante foi muito leve, não influenciando na percepção e qualidade de vida da população estudada. / Abstract: In Brazil as a whole, dental fluorosis is classified as light or very light, but with the use of fluoride in its various forms there is a concern that there is an increase in the prevalence of dental fluorosis. The aim of this study was to verify the prevalence of dental fluorosis in children aged 12 and its dental fluorosis self-perception. This study is observational, cross-sectional and analytical. A total of 496 children from the city of Birigüi, São Paulo, Southeastern Brazil, took part in study. The children were examined by two calibrated dentists, after a kappa>0,80. To assess the prevalence of fluorosis, clinical examinations were performed according to the methodology set forth by the 4 th edition of the WHO. A structured questionnaire was used to evaluate dental fluorosis selfperception. The statistical analysis used was the Chi-squared test with a 5% significance level. Of the total number of children examined, 259 (52.2%) were of the female gender and 237 (47.8%) were of the male gender. Of the total, 320 children presented some degree of fluorosis, 220 (44.4%) with very light fluorosis (Grade 2), 59 (11.9%) light, (Grade 3), 12 (2.4%) moderate (grade 4), 1 (0.2%) severe (grade 5), 28 (5.6%) showed questionable fluorosis (Grade 1) and 176 (35.5%) showed no fluorosis (grade 0). Of the 292 children who presented some degree of fluorosis, 117 (40.0%) reported the presence of stains on their teeth and 175 (60.0%) not to realized, with no significant difference when related perception of fluorosis and gender. The results showed that although the prevalence of fluorosis has been high, the level prevailing was very light, not influencing the perception and quality of life of the population. / Mestre