Ignite Creation Date:
2025-12-24 @ 11:34 PM
Ignite Modification Date:
2025-12-25 @ 9:22 PM
Study NCT ID:
NCT07138456
Status:
NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Last Update Posted:
2025-08-22
First Post:
2025-08-14
Is NOT Gene Therapy:
False
Has Adverse Events:
False
Brief Title:
Clinical Severity of Dental Fluorosis and Associated Risk Factors Among a Group of Children in Rural Region, Dendera Center in Egypt
Sponsor:
Cairo University
Organization:
Study Overview
Official Title:
Clinical Severity of Dental Fluorosis and Associated Risk Factors Among a Group of Children in a Rural Region, Dendera Center in Egypt: A Cross-Sectional Study
Status:
NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Status Verified Date:
2025-08
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
None
Brief Summary:
The goal of our observational study is evaluation of the clinical severity of dental fluorosis and associated risk factors among a group of children (8-12 years old) in a rural region, Dendera center, Egypt.
The main question it aims to answer is:
What is the clinical severity of dental fluorosis and associated risk factors among a group of children (8-12 years old) in a rural region, Dendera center, Egypt?
The main question it aims to answer is:
What is the clinical severity of dental fluorosis and associated risk factors among a group of children (8-12 years old) in a rural region, Dendera center, Egypt?
Detailed Description:
Fluoride has a dual impact, it can be beneficial for dental health when consumed at optimal levels, but excessive intake can lead to a condition known as dental fluorosis (DF).
Dental fluorosis, which is particularly common among children and young individuals, is a developmental enamel defect caused by excessive fluoride exposure during the critical stages of tooth formation. This condition affects both the appearance and structure of the enamel.
The severity of dental fluorosis depends on various factors, including fluoride concentration in drinking water, daily intake, duration of exposure, and climatic conditions.
Epidemiological studies indicate that fluorosis can affect individuals across different age groups, with cases ranging from mild dental fluorosis to severe skeletal fluorosis. Children are particularly vulnerable to its harmful effects, which are often irreversible.
In rural areas, groundwater serves as the primary source of drinking water due to limited access to treated water supplies.
This dependence on groundwater increases the risk of prolonged fluoride exposure, particularly among children, whose developing teeth are more susceptible to fluorosis.
While several studies have documented the prevalence of dental fluorosis globally, there is a lack of data on its prevalence in rural areas of Upper Egypt, where groundwater is a key water source.
This knowledge gap highlights the need for localized research to assess the extent of the issue and develop targeted interventions.
Therefore, a cross-sectional study will be conducted to determine the prevalence and severity of dental fluorosis and identify associated risk factors among children in a rural area of the Dendera district, Qena governorate, Upper Egypt.
Dental fluorosis, which is particularly common among children and young individuals, is a developmental enamel defect caused by excessive fluoride exposure during the critical stages of tooth formation. This condition affects both the appearance and structure of the enamel.
The severity of dental fluorosis depends on various factors, including fluoride concentration in drinking water, daily intake, duration of exposure, and climatic conditions.
Epidemiological studies indicate that fluorosis can affect individuals across different age groups, with cases ranging from mild dental fluorosis to severe skeletal fluorosis. Children are particularly vulnerable to its harmful effects, which are often irreversible.
In rural areas, groundwater serves as the primary source of drinking water due to limited access to treated water supplies.
This dependence on groundwater increases the risk of prolonged fluoride exposure, particularly among children, whose developing teeth are more susceptible to fluorosis.
While several studies have documented the prevalence of dental fluorosis globally, there is a lack of data on its prevalence in rural areas of Upper Egypt, where groundwater is a key water source.
This knowledge gap highlights the need for localized research to assess the extent of the issue and develop targeted interventions.
Therefore, a cross-sectional study will be conducted to determine the prevalence and severity of dental fluorosis and identify associated risk factors among children in a rural area of the Dendera district, Qena governorate, Upper Egypt.
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
False
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
False
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?: