Table 6 Enamel fluorosis/defect experience by water fluoridation status, 14–15 year olds
From: Dental caries in 14- and 15-year-olds in New South Wales, Australia
Enamel fluorosis/defect category* | % | n | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|---|
Fluoridated | |||
Normal (TF 0) | 83.5 | 675 | 80.0-87.0 |
Barely detectable/ perceptible (TF 1, 2) | 16.3 | 124 | 12.8-19.7 |
Mild (TF 3) | 0.2 | 3 | 0.0-0.3 |
Moderate (TF 4, 5) | 0.1 | 1 | 0.0-0.3 |
Non-fluoridated | |||
Normal (TF 0) | 88.5 | 173 | 83.4-93.6 |
Barely detectable/ perceptible (TF 1, 2) | 10.0 | 24 | 6.4-13.7 |
Mild (TF 3) | 1.4 | 2 | 0.0-3.6 |
Moderate (TF 4, 5) | 0 | 0 | - |
NSW | |||
Normal (TF 0) | 84.1 | 848 | 81.0-87.3 |
Barely detectable/ perceptible (TF 1, 2) | 15.4 | 148 | 12.3-18.5 |
Mild (TF 3) | 0.3 | 5 | 0.0-0.7 |
Moderate (TF 4, 5) | 0.1 | 1 | 0.0-0.3 |