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Dental Fluorosis

A chronic endemic form of ENAMEL HYPOMINERALIZATION caused by drinking water with a high fluorine content during the time of tooth formation, and characterized by defective calcification that gives a white chalky appearance to the enamel, which gradually undergoes brown discoloration. (Jablonski's Dictionary of Dentistry, 1992, p286)
Also Known As:
Fluorosis, Dental; Dental Fluoroses; Fluoroses, Dental; Enamel, Mottled; Mottled Enamels; Teeth, Mottled; Mottled Enamel; Mottled Teeth
Networked: 1013 relevant articles (23 outcomes, 206 trials/studies)

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Disease Context: Research Results

Related Diseases

1. Dental Caries (Decay, Dental)
2. Dental Fluorosis
3. Periodontitis
4. Osteoporosis
5. Molar Hypomineralization

Experts

1. Buzalaf, Marília Afonso Rabelo: 20 articles (01/2018 - 05/2002)
2. Levy, Steven M: 18 articles (01/2018 - 08/2002)
3. Warren, John J: 13 articles (02/2016 - 08/2002)
4. Zhang, Ying: 10 articles (03/2021 - 12/2007)
5. Cury, Jaime Aparecido: 10 articles (01/2021 - 10/2002)
6. Broffitt, Barbara: 10 articles (01/2018 - 01/2004)
7. Sampaio, Fábio Correia: 9 articles (07/2021 - 10/2006)
8. Bartlett, John D: 9 articles (01/2021 - 06/2005)
9. Molina-Frechero, Nelly: 8 articles (04/2022 - 01/2012)
10. Everett, Eric T: 8 articles (01/2018 - 06/2005)

Drugs and Biologics

Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to Dental Fluorosis:
1. FluoridesIBA
2. Drinking WaterIBA
3. Carbamide PeroxideIBA
4. ToothpastesIBA
5. Proteins (Proteins, Gene)FDA Link
6. Ointments (Pastes)IBA
7. MineralsIBA
8. Cariostatic AgentsIBA
9. Hydrogen Peroxide (Hydroperoxide)FDA LinkGeneric
10. ClayIBA

Therapies and Procedures

1. Fluoridation
2. Tooth Bleaching
3. Enamel Microabrasion
4. Dental Esthetics (Cosmetic Dentistry)
5. Therapeutics