Awareness About Dental Fluorosis Among A Population In Dharmapuri District.

Abstract

Background:Dental fluorosis is defined as hypomineralization or hypoplasia and disturbance in the formation  of teeth caused by prolonged intake of fluoride during the dentition development stage.

Aim: The aim of the study was to assess the awareness about dental fluorosis among a population in Dharmapuri district.

Material and Methods: A cross sectional questionnaire survey among the population in Dharmapuri district. In this research a total of 107 participants from the general population were included.The data collection was done through google forms and data transfer to MS excel.The statistical analysis was done using SPSS software. The chi square test was performed to assess the correlation ( p<0.05 is considered statically significant ).

Result: In this study the majority of the people's age group was  between 20-40 (62.62%). 77.57% of people responded that they are aware of dental fluorosis.

Conclusion: In Tamilnadu Salem, Dharmapuri, Krishnagiri, Kanchipuram, Namakkal and Rameshwaram districts have high fluoride levels in water as  compared to other districts in tamilnadu. These districts show the highest prevelance of dental fluorosis in tamilnadu.This problem needs to be addressed and awareness among the people has to be increased.