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Dental fluorosis is best seen in:

A
Central & Lateral Incisors
B
Central Incisors & 1st Molars
C
1st & 2nd Molars
D
Canines
High-Yield Explanation
Dental fluorosis Occurs when excess fluoride is ingested during first 7 years of the (years of tooth calcification). MC source is drinking water. Optimal level of fluorine intake is 0.5-0.8 ppm; Acceptable level of intake is 1-2 ppm. Dental fluorosis occurs when > 1.5 mg/litre levels of fluorine is taken. Characterized by 'Mottling', which is best seen on Upper central Incisors & 1st molar. - Skeletal fluorosis occur when fluorine intake is b/w 3-6ppm. - Crippling fluorosis if intake is > 10ppm.

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