Low Birth Weight and Dental Fluorosis: Is There an Association?

摘要: Objective The association between low birth weight and dental fluorosis was explored in a cross-sectional study to explain the higher prevalence of among African-American children. Methods Birth data on 960 children were obtained from New York State Registry. Data race, fluoride exposure, sociodemographic characteristics, available conducted Newburgh Kingston. Associations weight, exposure fluoridated water, regular use supplements, brushing before age 2 years, subject-level using logistic regression procedures. Results coefficients for main effects two-way interaction associated with not statistically significant. Even after controlling had significant odds ratio (OR = 2.0). An analysis limited mandibular permanent first molars showed similar effects, except evidence effect modification exposed supplements. Conclusions Lower did observed