Resumo

CHAIANA, Piovesan  e  ARDENGHI, Thiago Machado. Impact of dental caries and fluorosis on child oral healthrelated quality of life (OHRQoL). Rev. Assoc. Paul. Cir. Dent. [online]. 2012, vol.66, n.1, pp. 14-17. ISSN 0004-5276.

Over the last decades, assessing the self-report of oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) in children and adolescents hás increased. However, most studies evaluate the impact of dental caries on oral health-related quality of life. Few studies have reported the impact of dental fluorosis in the quality of life of children and adolescents. Therefore, the aim of this review was to describe the association between caries and dental fluorosis with the OHRQoL in children and adolescents. The literature is clear in reporting the effect caused by caries, particularly in cavitated stages, on individuals's quality of life. Regarding dental fluorosis, the results of studies showed that its impact on quality of life can be seen only when this is presented in severe stages.

Palavras-chave : dental caries; quality of life; fluorosis, dental.