Acute fluoride toxicity

Supplementation with fluoride, as with other similar substances, for example iron, carries with it the implied risk of overdosage and hence acute or chronic poisoning. It is thus necessary to have an understanding of such possibilities so that they may be viewed in their correct context and appropri...

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Published in:	British dental journal Vol. 153; no. 2; pp. 64 - 66
Main Authors:	Duxbury, A J, Leach, F N, Duxbury, J T
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	England 20-07-1982
Subjects:	Adolescent Adult Child Child, Preschool Fluoridation Fluoride Poisoning - etiology Fluorides - administration & dosage Fluorides - adverse effects Fluorides, Topical - poisoning Humans Infant
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Summary:	Supplementation with fluoride, as with other similar substances, for example iron, carries with it the implied risk of overdosage and hence acute or chronic poisoning. It is thus necessary to have an understanding of such possibilities so that they may be viewed in their correct context and appropriate advice given in respect of prevention and treatment.
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ISSN:	0007-0610 1476-5373
DOI:	10.1038/sj.bdj.4804855