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

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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)

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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  • Suleiman Ergieg & Sudhir Rama Varma & Shibu Thomas & Salim A Fanas & Ashok Mathew, 2019. "Prevalence of Enamel Fluorosis in Libyan Children-A Cross Sectional Study," Advances in Dentistry & Oral Health, Juniper Publishers Inc., vol. 11(3), pages 117-120, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:adp:ojadoh:v:11:y:2019:i:3:p:117-120
    DOI: 10.19080/ADOH.2019.11.555814
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