Dental fluorosis is best seen in: (A) Central and lateral incisors, (B) Central incisors & 1st molars, (C) 1st and 2nd molars, (D) Canines
Answer is B. Dental fluorosis occurs when excess fluoride is ingested during first 7 years of life (years of tooth calcification) It occurs at levels above 1.5 mg/litre intake. It is characterized by "Mottling" Which is best seen on incisors of upper jaw Ref: Park 25th edition Pgno : 682 Ref:Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine 25th Ed Pgno : 682