Tinción cromógena: un problema habitual en la clínica pediátrica
- V. Paredes Gallardo
- C. Paredes Cencillo
ISSN: 1695-4033, 1696-4608
Any de publicació: 2005
Volum: 62
Número: 3
Pàgines: 258-260
Tipus: Article
Altres publicacions en: Anales de Pediatría: Publicación Oficial de la Asociación Española de Pediatría ( AEP )
Resum
Background Black stain is a common discoloration in pediatric patients. It is caused by microorganisms present in the saliva and is characterized by distinctive dark dots localized at the tooth surface parallel to the gingiva, both in deciduous and permanent dentition. Objective To determine the prevalence of black stain in a group of children in Valencia, Spain and its relationship with dental caries. Material and methods A total of 1,100 children aged between 4 and 11 years old were examined by a single observer between January and June 2003. Results The prevalence of black stain varied in the children studied. Conclusions The prevalence of black stain was 7.54 % in our study. No differences were found between sexes or between anterior and posterior teeth. Treatment of black stain consists of professional cleaning every couple of months since the discoloration frequently tends to reappear.