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Kamani H, Paseban A, Bazrafshan E, Kord mostafa pour F, Ansari H. Investigating the relationship between the amount of fluoride in Zahedan drinking water and DMFT index in students (12-8 years old) in 2006. North Khorasan University of Medical Sciences 2008; 1 (1) :27-32
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Introduction: Tooth decay is one of the most important health problems. Most of people throughout their lives face this problem. Receiving a certain amount of fluoride through drinking water or other topical fluorine carriers can increase the teeth resistance and thus reduce tooth decay.
The aim of this study was to determine the amount of fluoride in drinking water in Zahedan and DMFT index in students aged 8-12 years old and their relationship.
Materials and Methods: In this descriptive cross-sectional study, 800 students were selected for evaluation of DMFT, and 34 water samples were taken to determine the amount of fluorine in drinking water. In this study, students were selected randomly. The data was collected by examination and completion of the form by oral health technicians. Determination of fluoride content was done by SPADNS method using Spectrophotometer.
Results: The mean DMFT index in this study was 2.41±2.12. The highest rate was for the 9-year age group with an average of 3.02±2.55 and the lowest was for the 12-year-old group with an average of 1.96±1.8 The DMFT value was lower in girls than in boys. (p<0.05). In all water samples, the concentration of fluoride was lower than the standard.
Discussion and conclusion:According to the WHO, the quality of oral and dental care was relatively low. On the other hand, the average concentration of fluoride in drinking water in Zahedan is less than standard. Therefore, the fluoride needed by the body should be provided through waterfluoridation, the use of local fluoride carriers, or the use of fluoride-containing beverages, such as tea and other foods.
The aim of this study was to determine the amount of fluoride in drinking water in Zahedan and DMFT index in students aged 8-12 years old and their relationship.
Materials and Methods: In this descriptive cross-sectional study, 800 students were selected for evaluation of DMFT, and 34 water samples were taken to determine the amount of fluorine in drinking water. In this study, students were selected randomly. The data was collected by examination and completion of the form by oral health technicians. Determination of fluoride content was done by SPADNS method using Spectrophotometer.
Results: The mean DMFT index in this study was 2.41±2.12. The highest rate was for the 9-year age group with an average of 3.02±2.55 and the lowest was for the 12-year-old group with an average of 1.96±1.8 The DMFT value was lower in girls than in boys. (p<0.05). In all water samples, the concentration of fluoride was lower than the standard.
Discussion and conclusion:According to the WHO, the quality of oral and dental care was relatively low. On the other hand, the average concentration of fluoride in drinking water in Zahedan is less than standard. Therefore, the fluoride needed by the body should be provided through waterfluoridation, the use of local fluoride carriers, or the use of fluoride-containing beverages, such as tea and other foods.
Type of Study: Orginal Research |
Subject:
Basic Sciences
Received: 2015/03/28 | Accepted: 2015/03/28 | Published: 2015/03/28
Received: 2015/03/28 | Accepted: 2015/03/28 | Published: 2015/03/28
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