Kay: Dentistry at a Glance

A Is due to fluoridation of the water in 70% of cases

B Is of public health significance if the Community Fluorosis Index is below 0.4

C Has a Dean's Index Score of 1 if there are small white flecks or spots 1–2 mm in diameter

D Has a Dean's Index Score of 1 if there are small white areas covering up to 25% of the teeth surface

E Is severe if all of the tooth surfaces are involved and if minute pitting is present and brown staining is common

F Intensity of fluorosis depends only on the age of the child when they are exposed to the excess fluoride

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