Multiple choice

Which of the following is not true regarding flourosis?

  1. Flourosis is the most common cause of dental caries in children.

  2. Deposition of flurides in the skeletal system and muscles.

  3. Deflouridation is done by Nalgonda technique.

  4. Genu valgum
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Explanation

Option A claims 'Fluorosis is the most common cause of dental caries in children' - this is the statement that is NOT true. Fluorosis causes enamel defects and mottling, NOT caries. Dental caries is caused by acid-producing bacteria (Streptococcus mutans) fermenting sugars. Options B, C, and D ARE true manifestations of fluorosis.

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