Efeitos adversos da fluorose dentária na odontopediatria: revisão de literatura

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: In dentistry, enamel defects compromise dental aesthetics, generating impacts on the quality of life of the child and family. Defects such as dental fluorosis, which occurs through chronic fluoride intoxication. Dental fluorosis manifests itself in a manner and severity that can vary between different individuals; which directly influences adverse effects and the diversity of treatment options. OBJECTIVES: To investigate, based on a review of the scientific literature, on the adverse effects of dental fluorosis in Pediatric Dentistry. METHODOLOGY: A literature review study was carried out to verify the available evidence on the adverse effects of dental fluorosis in Pediatric Dentistry, in addition to the impact on the child's quality of life and the consequent changes in their general health. Searches were carried out in electronic health databases such as Pubmed, Scielo and Lilacs. The data were presented through quantitative and qualitative description. RESULTS: 50 articles were found, however after reading the abstracts, six articles were chosen for full reading. Of these six articles, all were included in this literature review. In all studies, it was observed that excessive fluoride intake contributes to increasing its adverse effects. CONCLUSION: Scientific knowledge about the adverse effects of dental fluorosis in Pediatric Dentistry is extremely valuable for clinical practice, especially when considering an indication for aesthetic treatment in order to reduce fluorotic spots. The study also contributes to the promotion of oral and general health for children, helping parents for possible prevention and for future treatment if the enamel change has already been established.