A modern view on fluorosis

The article is devoted to the histopathological characteristics of dental fluorosis - damaging of tooth enamel associated with constant and prolonged ingestion of excess fluoride in the body. It is noted that fluorosis is endemic and professional in nature. In severe cases, it is accompanied by damage to the hard tissue. Most often, fluorosis is observed during the eruption of permanent teeth, it practically does not occur in deciduous teeth. Fluorosis begins with whitish spots, which tinges yellow over the years. The article describes the main cause of fluorosis - low or high concentration of fluoride in water. The article analyzes the fluorine content in water sources of the Republic of Buryatia. We have described the modern methods of fluorosis treatment, their choice depends on the clinical manifestations in dentition.