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Recovery from skeletal fluorosis

Kurland et al.(1) reported a fascinating case of skeletal fluorosis in a man who probably ingested significant quantities of fluoride from toothpaste. They report that after withdrawal of fluoride, there was a short initial period of rapid bone loss, followed by a prolonged period of slow BMD loss from the lumbar spine—such that the Z-score was still +9 some 8 yr later. A patient with skeletal fluorosis has attended my clinic for a similar period. At the age of 53 yr, after having sustained

North South Survey of Children’s Oral Health in Ireland 2002.

Excerpts A collaborative project involving: Republic of Ireland The Department of Health and Children Health Services Executive, formerly the health boards: East Coast Area Midland Area Mid Western Area North Eastern Area Northern Area North Western Area South Eastern Area Southern Area South Western Area Western Area Northern Ireland The Department of Health Social Services and Public Safety Eastern Board Northern Board Southern Board Western Board WHO Collaborating Centre