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Prevalence of Dental Fluorosis Among Basic School Children Aged (8-14) Years in Sulaymaniyah City

Advanced Medical Journal
Background and objectives: Fluoride is supported by much scientific evidence for its carious preventing effect. It has an important role in public health, but an excess amount of fluoride results in a condition called fluorosis.
Khulia Ibrahim Al Jaf, Fadil Abdullah Kareem, Sherzad Ali Ismael   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

High prevalence of dental fluorosis among adolescents is a growing concern: a school based cross-sectional study from Southern India

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, Bharatesh K. Shetty, Vasudeva Guddattu, Mehul K. Chourasia, Prachi Pundir   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

The Complex World of Toothpaste Diversity, Meeting Patient Clinical Needs. An Umbrella Review

International Journal of Dental Hygiene, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Amidst numerous recent advancements in toothpaste formulations and active ingredients, some clinicians may believe all toothpastes are similar despite differences in their active ingredients and corresponding clinical application.
Jeanie Suvan, Crystal Marruganti
wiley   +1 more source

Prevalence of Fluorosis in Endemic Area of Sonebhadra, Uttar Pradesh: A Pilot Epidemiological Survey

Journal of Indian Association of Public Health Dentistry
Background A long-term excess of fluoride ingestion from drinking water, food substances, and industrial pollution may result in fluorosis, a public health hazard.
Vinay Kumar Gupta, Gaurav Mishra, Atrey J. Pai Khot, Seema Malhotra, Nishita Kankane   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

The Evidence Base of Fluoride Videos on TikTok

International Journal of Dental Hygiene, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective The fluoride controversy has intensified in recent years, partly due to new research suggesting negative health effects. Simultaneously, TikTok has become a prominent platform for disseminating oral health‐related content, but its accuracy remains uncertain.
Annel Lueth, Lance Brendan Young
wiley   +1 more source

Association Between Dietary Fluoride and Calcium Intake of School-Age Children With Symptoms of Dental and Skeletal Fluorosis in Halaba, Southern Ethiopia

Frontiers in Oral Health, 2022
BackgroundIn the Ethiopian Rift Valley, ways to reduce the fluoride (F) burden from drinking water have been unsuccessful. Calcium (Ca) intake may mitigate fluorosis by binding with F ions and preventing absorption.
Nahom Tefera, Demmelash Mulualem, Kaleab Baye, Masresha Tessema, Meseret Woldeyohannes, Asrat Yehualashet, Susan J. Whiting   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Management of Molar Incisor Hypomineralization Under the Brazilian Unified Health System

International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Molar Incisor Hypomineralization (MIH) is challenging for Pediatric Dentists. Aim To assess the perception and experience of dentists from the Brazilian Unified Health System (UHS) regarding clinical management of MIH. Design This cross‐sectional study was based on a questionnaire including sociodemographic data, perception and ...
Thais Aguiar Gomes, Roberta Costa Jorge, Vera Mendes Soviero   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Efectividad de los tratamientos para la fluorosis dental

, 2023
La fluorosis dental es una condición que afecta el esmalte de los dientes, causada por la exposición crónica al flúor durante el desarrollo dental. Esta patología corresponde a una alteración en el patrón de organización de los túbulos de esmalte y ...
Cortes Agudelo, Alejandra, Acosta Jara , Maria Alejandra, Carreño Morales, Juan Esteban   +2 more
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Comparing Digital and Fluorescent Imaging for Detecting White Spot Lesions in Orthodontic Patients

International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background To perform orthodontic movements, brackets and ligatures must be placed on the teeth that facilitate plaque accumulation, which can lead to the formation of demineralization lesions. Aim The purpose of this comparative study was to detect and measure WSLs using digital and fluorescence‐based methods in patients with malocclusions ...
Prunela Poliçi, Virginia Di Taranto, Antonio Libonati, Giulia Campanella, Gianni Gallusi, Antonio Scarano, Vincenzo Campanella   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Association Between Hypomineralisation of Second Primary Molars and Tooth Agenesis

International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Hypomineralisation of second primary molars (HSPM) is an enamel defect with a multifactorial and potentially genetic aetiology. While the association between enamel defects and dental anomalies is a relatively recent area of investigation, it has not yet been explored specifically in cases of HSPM.
Débora Juliana de Araújo Lopes, Eloisa Cesario Fernandes, Jaderson Felipe Santos Dantas, Patrícia Bittencourt Santos   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source