Natural history and longterm impact of dental fluorosis

氟斑牙是口腔健康的一个重要方面，因为：对氟斑牙的认知和关注影响着氟化物项目的前景和成功；关于氟化物使用的建议是基于风险和利益的权衡。这项研究有望报告氟中毒的变化及其长期影响，并评估氟中毒和龋病的权衡。这将是对氟中毒自然历史的第一次研究。这一发现将对个人、牙科专业和卫生政策具有重要意义。

Dental fluorosis is an important aspect of oral health because: perception and concerns about fluorosis influence perspective and success of fluoride programs; and advices on fluoride use are based on a risk-benefit tradeoff. This study is expected to report changes in fluorosis, its longterm impact and evaluate fluorosis and caries trade-off. This will be the first study of the natural history of fluorosis. Findings will have significance for individuals, dental profession and health policy.