Fluorosis and Oral Health Status in Adolescents Living in a High-Fluoride Groundwater Area: A Case Study of Nairobi Suburbs (Kenya)
Dental fluorosis is an irreversible defect in dental enamel caused by long-term undesired fluoride intake during tooth formation. The clinical manifestations may range from white spots to dark brown areas, which can initially represent only an aesthetic problem, but they can also lead to functional...
Main Authors: | Paolo Demarchi, Federico Garbarino, Andrea Mascolo, Francesca Silvestrini Biavati, Alessandro Ugolini |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-12-01
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Series: | Applied Sciences |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/1/368 |
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