Dental Fluorosis
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Presence of, at least, four anterior teeth affected by fluorosis classified as mild to moderate (2 to 5)according to Thylstrup and Fejerskov index; Possibility of periodic return for revaluations; Who have reported to be dissatisfied with the appearance of their teeth in the Child's and Parent's Questionnaire about Teeth Appearance
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Presence of carious lesions on the teeth to be treated; General and oral health that do not support clinical exam; Dental hypersensitivity; Presence of extensive restoration in anterior teeth that do not allow appropriate diagnosis; Use of orthodontic appliances; Patients with teeth affected by tetracycline stains; Patients with anterior teeth affected by MIH; History of allergy to any of the resin infiltrant components.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Observe the difference in aesthetic perception of children's teeth with and without dental fluorosis through the application of appearence of teeth questionnaire (Child's and Parent's Questionnaire about teeth appearance, validated in Portuguese) and quality of life questionnaire (Child Perceptions Questionnaire 11-14, also validated to Portuguese) at the initial evaluation and 6 months after treatment for those who will be selected for the treatment phase of this study | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Observe the difference in the pattern of discolorations / fluorotic stains before and after the aesthetic treatment, after 15 days and after 6 months with the resinous infiltration through the use of standardized photographs, which will be evaluated by Odontopediatrists of the Federal District and through image analysis software. | — |
Countries
Brazil
Contacts
Universidade de Brasilia