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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Dental Research
  • Toxicology

Background:

  • The benefits and risks of fluoridated water have been debated since the 1950s.
  • Initially, fluoride's preventive effect was attributed to incorporation into enamel (fluorapatite); now, its primary benefit is recognized as local and post-eruptive.
  • Despite global caries decline, water fluoridation's anticaries benefits persist, even in developed nations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review and discuss the systemic effects and potential risks associated with water fluoridation.
  • To address the controversy surrounding water fluoridation and its alleged links to systemic diseases.

Main Methods:

  • This study employed a descriptive review methodology.
  • Literature was analyzed to discuss the systemic effects of water fluoridation.

Main Results:

  • Water fluoridation is an accepted community-based fluoride delivery method.
  • The risk of dental fluorosis is considered acceptable relative to the anticaries benefits.
  • Controversy exists due to data linking water fluoridation to systemic diseases.

Conclusions:

  • Water fluoridation provides significant anticaries benefits.
  • While dental fluorosis risk is manageable, ongoing research is necessary to fully understand and address concerns regarding potential systemic effects.