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dental fluorosis
Etiology:
1) fluoride (Fl-) exposure
2) amoxicillin during infancy
Epidemiology: common
Pathology:
1) excessive Fl- exposure during enamel formation
2) primarily cosmetic
Clinical manifestations:
- white spots, pits or dark brown stains on tooth enamel
General
dentistry (oral health)
fluoride toxicity
References
- Hong L, Levy SM, Warren JJ, Dawson DV, Bergus GR, Wefel JS.
Association of amoxicillin use during early childhood with
developmental tooth enamel defects.
Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med. 2005 Oct;159(10):943-8.
PMID: 16203939