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TITLE:

PREVALENCE OF DENTAL FLUOROSIS IN RURAL POPULATION OF DISTRICT MATIARI

AUTHORS:

Dr Khurram Anwar, Dr Naveed Irfan, Dr Agha Taymoor Ali

ABSTRACT:

Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of Dental Fluorosis among population of district Matiari in province Sindh. Methodology: The study was carried out in medical and dental camp organized at government high school Khyber district Matiari. A total of 323 patients were included in the study. Dental fluorosis status was checked during the oral examination of the visiting patients in camp. Proforma was designed for assessment of Fluorosis status comprises of Dean’s fluorosis index. Results: From total 323 participants 198 (61%) were males and 125 (39%) were female. Code 0.5 represented by questionable fluorosis was found most (55%). Followed by percentage of 17% of mild and very mild form of fluorosis represented by code 1 and 2 respectively. Code 3 was found 5% as shown as moderate fluorosis while only 10% patients were found normal. Conclusion: The study reveals that dental fluorosis is public health problem in rural area of Matiari District. After the study, it is suggested that Steps must be taken by the health department of Sindh government to counter the issue. Keywords: Fluorosis, Dean’ Index, prevalence, public health.

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