Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology (May 2023)

Advances in epidemiological status and pathogenesis of dental fluorosis

  • Kaiqiang Zhang,
  • Zhenfu Lu,
  • Xiaoying Guo

DOI
https://doi.org/10.3389/fcell.2023.1168215
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 11

Abstract

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Fluoride is commonly consider as a “double-edged sword” because low consumption of fluoride can effectively prevent dental caries, but excessive consumption of fluoride can cause fluorosis. Dental fluorosis (DF) is a characteristic feature of fluorosis in the oral cavity that is manifested as tooth color changes and evident enamel defect. Presently, the pathogenesis of DF remains unclear. Herein, we have summarized the research progress in the pathogenesis and mechanism of DF in the past 5 years.

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