fluorosis

• حالة مرضية تنتج عن الإفراط في تناول الفلوريد أو التعرض له بكميات زائدة، عادةً من مياه الشرب، وتتمثل أبرز مظاهرها في تغيرات وتصبغات في مينا الأسنان وقد تؤدي إلى تشوهات في العظام.

A pathological condition resulting from an excessive intake of fluorine, usually from drinking water.

غير معدود

1. Dental fluorosisC1formalmedical

   A cosmetic condition affecting the teeth, caused by excessive intake of fluoride during early childhood, leading to discoloration or mottling of the enamel.

   تسمم الأسنان بالفلور

   • The dentist diagnosed the child with mild dental fluorosis due to high fluoride levels in the local water.
   • Excessive use of fluoride toothpaste can contribute to fluorosis in young children.
   • The mottled appearance of her teeth was a classic sign of fluorosis.

2. Skeletal fluorosisC2formalmedical

   A more severe bone disease caused by long-term ingestion of high levels of fluoride, leading to pain, stiffness, and structural changes in the skeleton.

   تسمم العظام بالفلور

   • Skeletal fluorosis is a serious condition that can cause joint pain and bone deformities.
   • In regions with naturally high fluoride in groundwater, cases of skeletal fluorosis are more common.
   • The patient's chronic back pain was eventually attributed to skeletal fluorosis.