Prevalence of dental fluorosis in Chile: a pilot study
Mella, S.; Atalah, E.; Aranda, W.; Montagna, R.
Revista Medica de Chile 120(8): 866-871
1992
ISSN/ISBN: 0034-9887 PMID: 1340960 Document Number: 401551
The prevalence of enamel fluorosis and its severity was studied in 118 young men of 2 socio-economic levels. The subjects were born and resided for at least 6 years in Chilean communities with different natural levels of fluoride in drinking water. There was a high prevalence of enamel defect overall (54%) most of it of mild degree (36%). This was not related to the level of fluoride in drinking water, however further studies are needed since Chilean children are receiving fluoride from other sources. A national program to supplement drinking water with fluoride should take this information into account.