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Comparison of oral health indicators between two places of endemic dental fluorosis in Jordan.

April 18, 2020 | The Saudi Dental Journal | Al-Omoush SA, Al-Tarawneh S, Abu-Awwad M, Sartawi S, Elmanaseerm W, Alsoleihat F. | [Epub ahead of print]
Introduction Excessive fluoride intake during tooth development causes dental fluorosis. Aim This study aimed to (1) determine the prevalence of dental fluorosis in association with fluoride concentrations in drinking water, (2) explore the effects of altitude on the severity of fluorosis in two towns with high fluoride levels in the drinking water, and (3) assess decayed, missing, and filled teeth (DMFT) and oral hygiene practices among participants. Material and methods