Effects of the fluoridation of drinking water on human body David Čermák

Introduction Theoretical part 1.Fluor as an element 2.Fluor in human body 3.History of the fluoridation of drinking water 4.Preventing tooth decay with fluor 5.Dental fluorosis 6.Neurotoxicity of fluor Practical part

History Beginning of 19th Century – Presence of fluor in teeth 19th - 20th Century – fluor has a protective role in mouth 25th January 1945 – The 1st Fluoridation of drinking water in Grand Rapids Czech Republic – 1958 Tábor – 1993 fluoridation is banned

Preventing tooth decay with fluor 1.Local – Fluor acts only on teeth – Paste, gel, dental water… 2.System – Fluor gets into the whole body – Water, fluoridated salt, fish, fluoridated tablets…

Dental fluorosis Restructuring of dental enamel Brown spots on teeth Caused by escessive intake of fluor This defect is irreversible – Treatment is only aesthetic Home teeth whitening, teeth whitening in office, fasets, mikroabrasion…

Neurotoxicity od fluor 1890 – Dr. Phyllis Mullenix conducted experiments on rats Alzheimer

Practical Part Brno’s water system 2­ 3 year old child The level of fluor: 0,100 mg / l Daily intake of fluor: 0,100 x 1,5 = 0,15 mg 1 ­ 0,15 = 0,85 mg 0,85 / 0,25 = 3,4 tablets 3 ­ 6 year old child The level of fluor: 0,100 mg / l Daily intake od fluorine: 0,100 x 1,8 = 0,15 mg 1 ­ 0,18 = 0,82 mg 0,82 / 0,25 = 3,3 tablets

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