fluorosis

• Enfermedad o afección patológica causada por la ingesta excesiva de flúor, generalmente a través del agua potable; afecta principalmente a los dientes (produce manchas y alteraciones en el esmalte) y, en casos graves, a los huesos.

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

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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.

   Fluorosis dental

   • 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.

   Fluorosis esquelética

   • 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.