Validation of fingernail fluoride concentration as a predictor of risk for dental fluorosis

The aim of this study was to validate the use of fingernail fluoride concentrations at ages 2-7 years as predictors of the risk for developing dental fluorosis in the permanent dentition. Fifty-six children of both genders (10-15 years of age) had their incisors and premolars examined for dental flu...

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Published in:	Caries research Vol. 46; no. 4; p. 394
Main Authors:	Buzalaf, M A R, Massaro, C S, Rodrigues, M H C, Fukushima, R, Pessan, J P, Whitford, G M, Sampaio, F C
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Switzerland 01-07-2012
Subjects:	Adolescent Age Factors Bicuspid - pathology Biomarkers - analysis Cariostatic Agents - analysis Child Child, Preschool Dose-Response Relationship, Drug Female Fluoridation Fluorides - analysis Fluorosis, Dental - classification Fluorosis, Dental - etiology Follow-Up Studies Forecasting Humans Incisor - pathology Male Nails - chemistry Predictive Value of Tests Risk Factors Sensitivity and Specificity Water Supply - analysis
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