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http://ir.mu.ac.ke:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/5976| Title: | Impact of Fluorosis on quality of life: Systematic review |
| Authors: | Maraga, Edith |
| Keywords: | fluorosis Quality of life Dental toothpastes |
| Issue Date: | 14-Feb-2020 |
| Publisher: | SciTech Central Inc. |
| Abstract: | Introduction: Fluorosis is known to have an effect on dental aesthetics but its effects on the quality of life are not well documented. Methods: An electronic search was conducted on PubMed and Cochrane databases between 2015 and 2019 to establish how many epidemiological studies reported on the effects of fluorosis on quality of life. Results: Eight studies were found to be relevant; one reported the dental effects caused by fluorosis, but the other seven did not support the findings that psychological effects are caused by this condition. Conclusion: Extremely few studies established the effects of fluorosis on the genera |
| URI: | http://ir.mu.ac.ke:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/5976 |
| Appears in Collections: | School of Dentistry |
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