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DENTAL FLUOROSIS Six types of fluorosis ( source: Fluoride Free, Ireland ):
Type 1: [Top] The earliest sign of dental fluorosis is thin white lines running across tooth. [Bottom] The tips of teeth are white and opaque. Type 2: [Top] Unsightly white lines are more defined and are thicker. [Bottom] The tooth shows cloudy areas or thick opaque bands. Greater enamel damage. Type 3: [Top] Brown stain superimposed on white cloudy areas. Brown stain equals enamel loss. [Bottom] Entire tooth is opaque and cloudy white. There is complete loss of translucency. Type 4: [Top] The teeth erupt chalky white. Later the tooth displays surface damage i.e. brown discolouration. [Bottom] Further, brown pits arise due to excessive fluoride. This damage is irreversible. Type 5: [Top] The enamel damage effects more teeth. Unsightly and weakened teeth result. [Bottom] Most of enamel has been lost from tooth surface. The protective layer is gone. Type 6: [Top] Barely any normal enamel left. All teeth are severely effected. [Bottom] The teeth have many pits and holes. Now these teeth are more likely to decay and crumble.
Four pictures of fluorosis ( source: Fluoride: Protected Pollutant or Panacea?, Canada )
1st and 2nd photographs: Mild to moderate fluorosis. 3rd and 4th photographs: Severe fluorosis.
Five pictures of fluorosis (source: Fluoride Action Network, USA)
Slight / moderate through to moderate-severe fluorosis.
Six pictures of fluorosis (provided by Dr Susheela, India)
Moderate to severe fluorosis. |
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