Impact of caries and dental fluorosis on oral health-related quality of life: a cross-sectional study in schoolchildren receiving water naturally fluoridated at above-optimal levels [PDF]
, 2017 Purpose The purpose of this study was to evaluate the impact of caries and fluorosis on oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) among schoolchildren living in areas with high concentrations of fluoride in water.
Borges-Yáñez, S. Aída +5 more
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Minimally invasive esthetic management of dental fluorosis: a case report
Journal of International Medical Research, 2020 Dental fluorosis is a dental condition caused by excessive intake of fluoride during enamel formation, which can lead to color abnormalities or defects on the tooth surface.
Qingqing Wang, Qingfei Meng, Jian Meng
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Relationship between enamel fluorosis severity and fluoride content [PDF]
, 2016 OBJECTIVES: Enamel fluorosis is a hypomineralization caused by chronic exposure to high levels of fluoride during tooth development. Previous research on the relationship between enamel fluoride content and fluorosis severity has been equivocal.
Ando, Masatoshi +5 more
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Prevalence of dental fluorosis among 12–15-year-old students in Enugu Metropolis, Nigeria
Indian Journal of Dental Research, 2019 Background: Excessive ingestion of fluoride during tooth development, particularly at the maturation stage, may result in dental fluorosis, with clinical implications. Literature is scarce on dental fluorosis in Enugu, Nigeria.
Linda Oge Okoye +3 more
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The impact of a reduction in fluoride concentration in the Malaysian water supply on the prevalence of fluorosis and dental caries [PDF]
, 2018 Objective To assess the prevalence and severity of dental fluorosis and caries among Malaysian children following the reduction in fluoride concentration from 0.7 to 0.5 parts per million (ppm) in the public water supply.
Chadwick, Barbara L. +3 more
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Is There a Role for Sodium Fluoride in Otosclerosis Treatment?
The Laryngoscope, EarlyView.Various reports have investigated the role of NaF for stabilizing SNHL in the setting of otosclerosis; however, there currently remains no established practice guideline or widespread consensus. The purpose of this paper is to interpret the literature to determine best practices for the use of NaF in otosclerosis management.
Timothy Shim +2 more
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Anisotropy Analysis of Bamboo and Tooth Using 4‐Angle Polarization Micro‐Spectroscopy
Nano Select, EarlyView.Super‐resolution via orientation: spatial distribution of specific molecular vibrations are revealed at 1/20 of the diffraction limit. ABSTRACT To investigate the anisotropic properties of biomaterials, two distinct classes are considered as follows: polymer‐based (cellulose in plants) and crystalline‐based (enamel in teeth), each demonstrating ...
Meguya Ryu +8 more
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BiofilmQuant: A Computer-Assisted Tool for Dental Biofilm Quantification
, 2014 Dental biofilm is the deposition of microbial material over a tooth substratum. Several methods have recently been reported in the literature for biofilm quantification; however, at best they provide a barely automated solution requiring significant ...
Mansoor, Awais +4 more
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Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine, 2017 Background Fluorosis, caused by ingestion of excessive amount of fluoride through food or water, is a major public health problem in India. This study was undertaken to quantify the dental fluorosis burden among school going adolescents and to find ...
Anand Verma +4 more
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Effect of Fluoride Concentration in Drinking Water on Dental Fluorosis in Southwest Saudi Arabia
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2020 This study was intended to evaluate the fluoride concentration in drinking water and its effect on dental fluorosis in Southwest Saudi Arabia. Water samples were gathered rom wells, filtration plants and commercial brands (bottled water) in distinct ...
G. Das +9 more
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