Abstract
Skeletal fluorosis is a long-term bone disease that develops when prolonged fluoride toxicity leads to osteosclerosis and bone deformities that result in crippling pain and debility. The disease is endemic to many countries due to environmental or industrial exposures. However, rare cases in the United States have been reported from various causes including heavy toothpaste ingestion, excessive tea consumption, voriconazole us
Funders who supported this work.
National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (1)
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, NIH National Center for Research Resources (1)
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