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High fluoride and low calcium levels in drinking water is associated with low bone mass, reduced bone quality and fragility fractures in sheep [PDF]

open access: yes, 2014
SUMMARY: Chronic environmental fluoride exposure under calcium stress causes fragility fractures due to osteoporosis and bone quality deterioration, at least in sheep.
A. Ignatius   +9 more
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Molar‐Incisor Hypomineralisation in Children: The Essential Role of Paediatricians

open access: yesJournal of Paediatrics and Child Health, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Aim Molar‐incisor hypomineralisation is a developmental enamel defect characterised by lower mineral content in the tooth's outer layer, discoloured and structurally fragile teeth that are more prone to sensitivity, breakdown and caries. This review aims to summarise current knowledge on molar‐incisor hypomineralisation and highlight key ...
Sofia Stancati   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Fluoride levels in UK infant milks. [PDF]

open access: yes, 2016
Aim To provide a comprehensive report of fluoride concentration in UK infant milks and estimate their contribution to daily fluoride intake. Methods A total of 60 formula milk products available commercially or within a hospital environment were analysed,
Bussell, RM, Nichol, R, Toumba, KJ
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Water Fluoridation: Institutional Arrangements and Regulatory Mechanisms in Three Selected Countries

open access: yesJournal of Public Health Dentistry, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective To describe and compare regulatory processes for quality control of community water fluoridation (CWF) in three selected countries. Methods Documentary analysis of printed and online resources; correspondence with key informants from Brazil, the United States of America (USA), and England; countries with tradition in water ...
Paulo Frazão   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Association of PPARGC1A gene polymorphism and mtDNA methylation with coal-burning fluorosis: a case–control study

open access: yesBMC Genomics
Background Coal-burning fluorosis is a chronic poisoning resulting from the prolonged use of locally available high-fluoride coal for heating and cooking. Prolonged fluoride exposure has been demonstrated to decrease PPARGC1A levels. Therefore, this case-
Juhui Song   +10 more
doaj   +1 more source

GAMBARAN FLUOROSIS BERDASARKAN THYLSTRUP & FEJERSKOV (TF) INDEX PADA SISWA-SISWI KECAMATAN LEUPUNG KABUPATEN ACEH BESAR (STUDI PADA SMA NEGERI 1 LEUPUNG) [PDF]

open access: yes, 2018
ABSTRAKNama: Yenni AstutiFakultas: Kedokteran GigiProgram studi: Pendidikan Dokter GigiJudul:Gambaran Fluorosis Berdasarkan Thylstrup & Fejerskov (TF) Index pada Siswa-siswi Kecamatan Leupung Kabupaten Aceh Besar (Studi pada SMA Negeri 1 Leupung ...
YENNI ASTUTI
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Chemical agents to control biofilm formation in step 1 of care—Toothpastes and mouthwashes/concepts and challenges

open access: yesPeriodontology 2000, EarlyView.
Abstract Maintaining optimal oral hygiene is important for overall oral care, ensuring the well‐being of teeth and their surrounding tissues. In addition, it promotes fresh breath and a pleasing smile. A key element of oral self‐care is the daily use of toothpaste during regular brushing.
Maud Joosstens   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Prevalence of dental fluorosis in the district of Salem, Tamil Nadu, South India: A pilot study

open access: yesJournal of Orofacial Sciences, 2014
Background: Tamil Nadu is one of the 18 states affected by fluorosis in India. The maximum tolerance limit of fluoride in drinking water specified by the World Health Organization (WHO, 1984) is 1.5 mg/l while it is proved to be above in many areas of ...
Maya Ramesh   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Dental fluorosis caused by volcanic degassing in West Ambrym, Vanuatu : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Earth Science at Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand [PDF]

open access: yes, 2006
Fluorosis, both dental and skeletal, is a disease afflicting millions of people worldwide and is caused primarily by the ingestion of fluoride-rich drinking water. Usually, this is groundwater that has leached fluoride from underlying rock deposits.
Crimp, Rachel Janice
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Trend-analysis of dental hard-tissue conditions as function of tooth age [PDF]

open access: yes, 2018
Objective This retrospective in-vitro study investigated tooth age effect on dental hard-tissue conditions. Methods Unidentified extracted premolars (n = 1500) were collected and their individual age was estimated (10–100 (±10) years old (yo)) using
Algarni, Amnah A.   +6 more
core   +1 more source

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