publication . Article . Other literature type . 2009

Physiology and toxicity of fluoride

Maheep Bhatnagar; Vineet Dhar;
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  • Published: 01 Jan 2009 Journal: Indian Journal of Dental Research (issn: 0970-9290, eissn: 1998-3603, Copyright policy)
  • Publisher: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
Abstract
Fluoride has been described as an essential element needed for normal development and growth of animals and extremely useful for human beings. Fluoride is abundant in the environment and the main source of fluoride to humans is drinking water. It has been proved to be beneficial in recommended doses, and at the same time its toxicity at higher levels has also been well established. Fluoride gets accumulated in hard tissues of the body and has been know to play an important role in mineralization of bone and teeth. At high levels it has been known to cause dental and skeletal fluorosis. There are suggested effects of very high levels of fluoride on various body o...
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doi: 10.4103/0970-9290.57379
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free text keywords: Dental, fluoride, fluorosis, skeletal, toxicity, Dentistry, RK1-715, General Dentistry, General Medicine, Body organs, Human life, chemistry.chemical_compound, chemistry, Skeletal fluorosis, medicine.disease, medicine, business.industry, business, Poison control, Physiology, Injury control, Accident prevention
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