Open AccessAssociation of Temporomandibular Joint Signs & Symptoms with Dental Fluorosis & Skeletal Manifestations in Endemic Fluoride Areas of Dungarpur District, Rajasthan, India
Author(s) -
Kailash Asawa,
Anukriti Singh,
Nagesh Bhat,
Mridula Tak,
Kushal Shinde,
Sandeep Jain
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
journal of clinical and diagnostic research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2249-782X
pISSN - 0973-709X
DOI - 10.7860/jcdr/2015/15807.6958
Subject(s) - skeletal fluorosis , dental fluorosis , medicine , dentistry , temporomandibular joint , fluoride , population , physical examination , orthodontics , environmental health , surgery , inorganic chemistry , chemistry
Endemic fluorosis resulting from high fluoride concentration in groundwater is a major public health problem. India is among the numerous nations, where fluoride sullied groundwater is creating wellbeing issues. Safe drinking water in rural areas of India is predominantly rely on groundwater sources, which are exceptionally contaminated with fluoride.