Book chapter
Measurement and Distribution of Dental Fluorosis
Burt and Eklund's Dentistry, Dental Practice, and the Community, pp.218-226
Elsevier, Seventh edition
2020
DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-323-55484-8.00019-8
Abstract
Abstract Dental fluorosis is a hypomineralization of enamel associated with elevated fluoride intake during the process of enamel formation. Dental fluorosis appearance ranges from barely discernable fine flecks or lines of opaque white enamel in its mildest form to discrete pits, which can be accompanied by areas that are stained orange to dark brown in its severe form. In this chapter the description, etiology, measurement, distribution, risk factors and indicators, and public health significance of dental fluorosis are presented.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Measurement and Distribution of Dental Fluorosis
- Creators
- John J. WarrenSteven M. Levy
- Resource Type
- Book chapter
- Publication Details
- Burt and Eklund's Dentistry, Dental Practice, and the Community, pp.218-226
- Edition
- Seventh edition
- Publisher
- Elsevier
- DOI
- 10.1016/b978-0-323-55484-8.00019-8
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 2020
- Academic Unit
- Preventive and Community Dentistry; Epidemiology
- Record Identifier
- 9984528096302771
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