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Background: Dental fluorosis (DF) is characterized by hypomineralization of tooth enamel caused by ingestion of excessive fluoride during enamel formation. DF phenotype presents different severities, ranging from very mild to severe phenotypes according to the enamel alteration. This dental development alteration is a common disorder worldwide. It is important to understand the prevalence in certain populations as a preventive strategy for the child's aesthetic, functional and psychological impairment. Purpose: to evaluate a prevalence and characteristics of DF in a group of children from Brazil. Methods: Three hundred and fifty-three children, aged 8-11 years, were clinically evaluated according to the DF phenotype. Only erupted permanent teeth were assessed. Results: DF prevalence was 7.6 %. Boys showed a higher prevalence of DF than girls. Very mild DF phenotypes were more common than more severe phenotypes of DF. Conclusion: the prevalence of DF in this Brazilian population of children was low.
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