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 ...

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 ...

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 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Despite the government setting up de-fluoridation plants in Pavagada taluk of Tumkur district, fluorosis still affects the population. Shockingly, the incidence of dental fluorosis was highest among ...

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 ...

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 ...