Prevalence of Enamel Fluorosis in Libyan Children-A Cross Sectional Study

Suleiman Ergieg, Sudhir Rama Varma, Shibu Thomas, Salim A Fanas and Ashok Mathew
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Suleiman Ergieg: Department of Pediatrics Dentistry, University of Science & Technology of Fujairah, UAE
Sudhir Rama Varma: Department of Periodontics, University of Science & Technology in Fujairah, UAE
Shibu Thomas: Department of Periodontics, University of Science & Technology in Fujairah, UAEDepartment of Prosthodontics, University of Science & Technology in Fujairah, UAE
Salim A Fanas: Head of Department of Periodontics, Ajman University, UAE
Ashok Mathew: Department of Oral Medicine & Radiology, University of Science & Technology of Fujairah, UAE

Advances in Dentistry & Oral Health, 2019, vol. 11, issue 3, 117-120

Abstract: Fluorosis is caused by hypo mineralization in the enamel due to increased fluoride ingestion during early childhood [1-3]. A considerable amount of evidence has been reported over the years, which has shown that presence of fluoride ions at up to one part per million in public water supply has reduced the prevalence of teeth decay with minimal chance of dental fluorosis. The WHO recognized these facts by its resolution in 1969 [4] and 1975 [5], which stated that water fluoridation, where applicable, should be the cornerstone of any national policy of caries prevention. Optimally fluoridated water has proven to be the most effective preventive measure against dental caries

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Date: 2019
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DOI: 10.19080/ADOH.2019.11.555814

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