Fluoride

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Term  
Definition

fluoride

began in 1950's

fluorsis

over fluoridation

post-eruptive development

after eruptions, fluoride continues to enter and strengthen the structure of enamel

pre-eruptive development

before birth, the source of systemic fluoride comes from mother's diet; after birth, child ingests systemic fluoride

precautions

cannont exceed 1 ppm= parts per million

systemic fluoride

ingested

thyroid gland secretes 3 hormones

thyroxine (T4), triidothyonine (T3), calcitonin

topical

applied