Does fluorosis have an impact on Peruvian children’s oral health related quality of life?

ABSTRACT Objectives The aims of this study were to evaluate the prevalence and severity dental fluorosis assess impact on oral health related quality life (OHRQoL) children living in two Peruvian towns with different water fluoride levels. Methods A sample 292 between 11 14 years age both genders selected among public private primary schools 2 towns. Clinical examination was carried out using Dean’s index Child Perceptions Questionnaire 11-14 (CPQ 11-14) used association OHRQoL. Results Dental 75% moderate score most frequent (36%). have a low socioeconomic level from predominate (74%). There no It is possible that adolescents context very similar appearance their peers build sense identity than other populations, which can influence OHRQoL perception. Conclusions Even though high it did not