fluoride Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
Q
Is fluoride essential for human health?
A
Fluoride is non-essential.
2
Q
What percentage of fluoride is found in bones and teeth?
A
95%.
3
Q
List some sources of fluoride.
A
- Food
- Drinking water
- Toothpaste
- Dried tea leaves
4
Q
How does fluoride bind to proteins for absorption?
A
Fluoride binds to proteins that must be hydrolysed by pepsin before absorption.
5
Q
What is Flourapatite and its role in dental health?
A
Flourapatite in tooth enamel forms a matrix to build enamel.
6
Q
What condition can fluoride toxicity cause?
A
Dental fluorosis.
7
Q
What are symptoms of dental fluorosis?
A
Mottled tooth enamel.
8
Q
What severe symptoms can fluoride toxicity lead to?
A
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Acidosis
- Arrhythmia
- Death
