Dental fluorosis in the Vesuvius towns in AD 79: a multidisciplinary approach

• Main Authors: Pierpaolo Petrone (Author), Vincenzo Graziano (Author), Chaturvedula Sastri (Author), Thierry Sauvage (Author), Marcello Mezzasalma (Author), Mariano Paternoster (Author), Fabio Maria Guarino (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Taylor & Francis Group, 2019-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Endemic fluorosis induced by high concentrations of fluoride in groundwater and soils is a major health problem in several countries, particularly in volcanic areas. Aim: To evaluate the occurrence of dental fluorosis resulting from exposure to high levels of environmental fluoride in 79...