Dental Fluorosis Risk-factors in Pre-school Aged Children Residing Fluoride Deficient Regions of Georgia

Abstract

Overall prevalence of DF in a study locations was 6.3%. (36 children) (95% CI=4.3 - 8.3). By study locations DF prevalence in Akhaltsikhe was 4.2% (95% CI=1.6-6.8), and 7.8% in Tbilisi (95% CI= 4.9-10.7). Dental fluorosis affects equally both genders. 6.5% of males and 6.0% girls had DF (p<0.005). Results indicate that in study community DF is not associated with gender (p>0.05). Strong positive association between regular high tea consumption rate (≥2 cups/tea/day) and Dental Fluorosis increased Odds, was observed both in Antenatal and Prenatal periods. Moreover, regular high tea consumption during pregnancy increases Odds of DF occurrence 12.6 times more (p<0.003; OR MH=12.6; 95% CI OR MH =1.3-121.9), indicating pregnancy Fluoride exposure affect on immature Deciduous Teeth. Indoor coal-burning pregnancy exposure has abpurt effect on Primary teeth, resulting in Dental Fluorosis occurrence. Low socio-economic status has negative impact on Oral health of a child, as well as general health (OR=5.8; 95% CI OR=2.1- 15.9).>