Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 9, Issue 1 , Pages 25-27, March 2009

Fluorosis Prevalence among German Schoolchildren may not be Associated with Early Kindergarten-based Preventive Programmes

Director, Oral Health Services Research Centre, University Dental School & Hospital, Wilton, Cork, Ireland

Article Title and Bibliographic Information

Prevalence of dental fluorosis in German schoolchildren in areas with different preventive programmes.

Momeni A, Neuhauser A, Renner N, Heinzel-Gutenbrunner M, Abou-Fidah J, Rasch K, Kroplin M, Fejerskov O, Pieper K.

Caries Res 2007;41(6):437-44.

Level of Evidence

Level 3: Other evidence.

Strength of Recommendation Grade

Not applicable.

Purpose/Question

To establish the prevalence of fluorosis among children in 2 regions of Germany and to study the association between fluorosis on early and late mineralizing teeth and different caries preventive regimes incorporating early use of fluorides.

Source of Funding

Industry.

Type of Study/Design

Cohort study (retrospective).

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PII: S1532-3382(08)00220-0

doi:10.1016/j.jebdp.2008.12.008

Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 9, Issue 1 , Pages 25-27, March 2009

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