Quantitative laser fluorescence (QLF) -- which noninvasively measures the loss of fluorescence intensity in areas of enamel hypomineralization -- could be a useful tool in epidemiological studies ...

A new report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) casts doubt on the reliability of previously reported data that suggested that dental fluorosis prevalence with age ...

Q: Which doctor should I consult for fluorosis? A: You should consult your primary care physician if you feel you suffer from fluorosis. A: Places endemic for fluorosis are usually found at the foot ...

The purpose of this study was to use the QLF system within a standard epidemiological survey. The earlier work of Pretty et al. [28] and use in larger populations [30] identified strengths and ...

Pic 1----- Condition of those who did not get proper treatment at right time Pic 2 and 3----- Fluorosis affected children in Madhya Pradesh. (Notice the bent legs). Same children after 2 years of ...

The permanent teeth develop in your gums in the jawbone by early childhood itself. The crowns of all of the permanent teeth except the wisdom teeth are fully formed by 8 years of age. The crown is the ...

Fluoride mineral is essential for the normal development of bone and teeth. However, its presence in excess of the required limit results in fluorosis of bone (skeletal) and teeth (dental). It is a ...

HYDERABAD: Fluorosis, the scourge of Nalgonda, is now affecting the fourth generation of people in the region. Scores of school-going children have shown signs of dental fluorosis. If not taken care ...

Once data cleaning had been completed data were available for 1774 (Newcastle 905, Manchester 869) subjects with QLF images of the maxillary central incisors and corresponding photographic fluorosis ...

Q: Why do we add fluoride to drinking water? A: Fluoride is added to the drinking water supply because it reduces the prevalence of tooth decay in the community. Tooth decay is one of the most common ...