Table 5:
Predicted probability of fluorosis prevalence* based on fluoride intake (AUC) for ages 2-8
| Intake for Ages 2-8 (mg F /kg bw) |
Predicted Probability of Fluorosis | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canines | 1st Premolars | 2nd Premolars |
2nd Molars |
|
| 0.01 | 7.1% | 11.5% | 10.6% | 7.2% |
| 0.02 | 9.4% | 14.1% | 13.6% | 9.4% |
| 0.03 | 12.3% | 17.0% | 17.3% | 12.0% |
| 0.04 | 16.0% | 20.5% | 21.8% | 15.4% |
| 0.05 | 20.5% | 24.4% | 27.1% | 19.4% |
| 0.06 | 25.9% | 28.8% | 33.2% | 24.3% |
| 0.07 | 32.2% | 33.7% | 39.8% | 29.8% |
| 0.08 | 39.2% | 38.9% | 46.9% | 36.1% |
| 0.09 | 46.7% | 44.5% | 54.0% | 42.8% |
| 0.10 | 54.3% | 50.1% | 61.0% | 49.8% |
| 0.11 | 61.7% | 55.7% | 67.6% | 56.9% |
Fluorosis prevalence is defined as 2 or more teeth in a tooth group with definitive fluorosis.