Objectives: To assess the incidence of dental fluorosis in schoolchildren aged12 to 15 years resident of Gojra, Pakistan. Study Design: Cross sectional study. Setting: 10Different Public Schools of the City Gojra. Period: May to July 2017. Method: 526 volunteerswere examined in ten public schools of Gojra.
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Fluorotic Enamel Susceptibility to Dental Erosion and Fluoride Treatment
The purpose of this in vitro study was to test the hypothesis that fluoride treatment can prevent dental erosion on fluorotic enamel of different severities.
Silva, Cristiane Araújo Maia +5 more
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Molar incisor hypomineralisation: current knowledge and practice
Background Molar incisor hypomineralisation (MIH) is a common developmental dental condition that presents in childhood. Areas of poorly formed enamel affect one or more first permanent molars and can cause opacities on the anterior teeth. MIH presents a variety of challenges for the dental team as well as functional and social impacts for affected ...
Helen D. Rodd +4 more
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Evaluation of the intensity and prevalence of dental caries in patients with dental fluorosis [PDF]
Introduction.Dental fluorosis is an endemic condition of hard dental tissue, caused by excessive exposure of the child's body to the action of fluoride during toot formation and mineralization. Dental caries is a condition
Patranac, Maria, Stepco, Elena
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Risk factors and knowledge of dental fluorosis in three communities in the far north region of Cameroon [PDF]
Magister Scientiae Dentium - MSc(Dent)BACKGROUND: Fluorine is an abundant trace element in the Earth’s crust. The presence of fluorine in bedrocks is the primary source fluoride in ground water, though fluoride occurrence varies with the different rock ...
Ebot Etta, Barnabas
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Water Fluoridation: A Critical Review of the Physiological Effects of Ingested Fluoride as a Public Health Intervention [PDF]
Fluorine is the world’s 13th most abundant element and constitutes 0.08% of the Earth crust. It has the highest electronegativity of all elements. Fluoride is widely distributed in the environment, occurring in the air, soils, rocks, and water.
Peckham, Stephen +3 more
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PRESENTATION AND MANAGEMENT OF DENTAL FLUOROSIS IN A RESOURCE LIMITED FACILITY.
Background: Dental fluorosis is a developmental disturbance characterized by excess fluoride in hard tissues of the teeth. The appearance of teeth affected by dental fluorosis may negatively affect individual self-esteem and overall quality of life. Thus,
Idowu, Enoch Abiodun +7 more
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Prevalência e severidade de fluorose dentária em escolares de 12 e 13 anos de idade de Florianópolis, SC, 2011 [PDF]
TCC- Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Centro de ciências da saúde, OdontologiaO objetivo deste estudo foi determinar a prevalência e severidade de fluorose dentária, bem como verificar as possíveis relações com sexo e idade, de escolares de 12 e ...
Silveira, Luiz Fernando Monteiro
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Is There a Role for Sodium Fluoride in Otosclerosis Treatment?
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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Next‐Generation Paleopathology: Using Commercial AI in Bioarchaeological Diagnosis
ABSTRACT Artificial intelligence encompasses computational systems capable of performing cognitive functions such as learning, reasoning, and problem‐solving. Within this domain, generative AI and large language models such as ChatGPT, Gemini, and Copilot have shown significant potential in clinical diagnostics.
Jessica Mongillo +4 more
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