This clinical, retrospective study intends to evaluate whether the systemic administration of fluoride during pregnancy can reduce caries incidence in a group of paediatric patients, compared to a control group. 84 patients were selected out of a sample of 2000 children (3-15 years of age) and then divided in two groups: TEST Group: 34 patients (16M – 18F, mean age 9.23), whose mothers had taken fluoride during pregnancy; CONTROL Group: 50 patients (23M - 27F, mean age 9) whose mothers had not taken fluoride. Patients underwent a clinical and radiographic inspection to assess the dfs/DFS value as caries index (decayed or filled surfaces for deciduous or permanent teeth). Results: dfs/DFS value: TEST Group: 3.41, CONTROL group 2.49. The TEST group was further divided in individuals who were administered fluoride only during pregnancy (33%) with a dfs/DFS of 3.14 and individuals who were administered fluoride also after birth (67%) with a dfs/DFS of 3. Caries index (dfs/DFS) did not show any significant differences between the test and control groups. Fluoride administration during pregnancy and postpartum does not seem to have a significant impact on the reduction of caries incidence. More preventive strategies should be investigated to contrast the multifactorial etiology of children caries.

Maturo, P., Costacurta, M., Perugia, C., Docimo, R. (2011). Fluoride supplements in pregnancy, effectiveness in the prevention of dental caries in a group of children. ORAL & IMPLANTOLOGY, 4(1), 9-13.

Fluoride supplements in pregnancy, effectiveness in the prevention of dental caries in a group of children

MATURO, PAOLO;COSTACURTA, MICAELA;PERUGIA, CESARE;DOCIMO, RAFFAELLA
2011-01-01

Abstract

This clinical, retrospective study intends to evaluate whether the systemic administration of fluoride during pregnancy can reduce caries incidence in a group of paediatric patients, compared to a control group. 84 patients were selected out of a sample of 2000 children (3-15 years of age) and then divided in two groups: TEST Group: 34 patients (16M – 18F, mean age 9.23), whose mothers had taken fluoride during pregnancy; CONTROL Group: 50 patients (23M - 27F, mean age 9) whose mothers had not taken fluoride. Patients underwent a clinical and radiographic inspection to assess the dfs/DFS value as caries index (decayed or filled surfaces for deciduous or permanent teeth). Results: dfs/DFS value: TEST Group: 3.41, CONTROL group 2.49. The TEST group was further divided in individuals who were administered fluoride only during pregnancy (33%) with a dfs/DFS of 3.14 and individuals who were administered fluoride also after birth (67%) with a dfs/DFS of 3. Caries index (dfs/DFS) did not show any significant differences between the test and control groups. Fluoride administration during pregnancy and postpartum does not seem to have a significant impact on the reduction of caries incidence. More preventive strategies should be investigated to contrast the multifactorial etiology of children caries.
gen-2011
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Settore MED/28 - MALATTIE ODONTOSTOMATOLOGICHE
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fluoride, caries prevention, pregnancy dietary supplements, systemic fluoroprophylaxis, caries in children
Maturo, P., Costacurta, M., Perugia, C., Docimo, R. (2011). Fluoride supplements in pregnancy, effectiveness in the prevention of dental caries in a group of children. ORAL & IMPLANTOLOGY, 4(1), 9-13.
Maturo, P; Costacurta, M; Perugia, C; Docimo, R
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