Prevalencia de Fluorosis en Niños de Ecuador.

Abstract

Introduction: Dental fluorosis occurs when there is an excessive abuse of fluoride intake in important stages of the formation of the dental organ. This event occurs during the different phases of dental maturation transitions and, depending on time, occurs in a different dental organ. Objective: Describe the prevalence of fluorosis in children in Ecuador. Method: This work was carried out through a qualitative and quantitative study of literature reviews with a descriptive method where journals and scientific articles were used. Results: It was determined that the prevalence according to severity is grade 2 with 31.9% followed by grade 1 with 25.1% and grade 0 with 23.1%. Conclusion: Various studies related to the topic discussed maintain a similar relationship with other nearby countries; However, in the studies carried out in our country, where information from the epidemiological point of view and historical facts support the importance of toothpastes, given the composition that they present fluoride for the reduction of cavities, as well as water fluoridation and programs Preventives based on fluoride applications are considered very important, for these reasons it is important to note that fluoride toothpastes should be used in appropriate proportions according to age, and control the fluoridation of drinking water in appropriate percentages.