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Prevalence of dental fluorosis in Mexico 2005-2015: a literature review

Fátima Del Carmen Aguilar-Díaz1, Federico Morales-Corona1, Aline Cristina Cintra-Viveiro1

  • 1Escuela Nacional de Estudios Superiores Unidad León, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México. León, Guanajuato, México.

Salud Publica De Mexico
|September 14, 2017
PubMed
Abstract

Insights

Dental fluorosis prevalence in Mexico is high, even in areas with optimal water fluoride levels. Other risk factors beyond water fluoride must be controlled to reduce dental fluorosis.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Dental Research

Background:

  • Dental fluorosis is a condition affecting tooth enamel.
  • Understanding its prevalence is crucial for public health initiatives.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current dental fluorosis prevalence in Mexico between 2005 and 2015.
  • To identify prevalence patterns in relation to water fluoride levels.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive literature review was conducted.
  • Searches were performed in four databases using terms related to fluorosis, prevalence, and Mexico.
  • 17 publications were included in the review.

Main Results:

  • Dental fluorosis prevalence in Mexico ranged from 15.5% to 100%.
  • High prevalence (15.5%–81.7%) was observed in areas with low or optimal water fluoride (≤1.5ppmF).
  • Prevalence reached 92%–100% in areas with naturally high fluoride water (>1.5ppmF).

Conclusions:

  • High dental fluorosis prevalence exists in Mexico, even with optimal water fluoride.
  • Factors beyond groundwater fluoride concentration contribute to dental fluorosis.
  • Controlling multiple risk factors is essential for managing dental fluorosis.

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