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While performing an exam on one of your young patients, you observe the following. Describe what you see: The teeth are normal and have no white spots or tooth decay The gingiva are pathologically pigmented The tooth's enamel is thin, so fluoride varnish must be applied to strengthen the enamel The color of the teeth indicates this child is at high risk for developing fluorosis

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While performing an exam on one of your young patients, you observe the following. Describe what you see: The teeth are normal and have no white spots or tooth decay The gingiva are pathologically pigmented The tooth's enamel is thin, so fluoride varnish must be applied to strengthen the enamel The color of the teeth indicates this child is at high risk for developing fluorosis

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Durante un examen a uno de tus pacientes jóvenes, observas lo siguiente. Descripción de lo que ves: Los dientes son normales y no tienen manchas blancas ni caries. Las encías están pigmentadas patológicamente. El esmalte del diente es delgado, por lo que se debe aplicar barniz de flúor para fortalecer el esmalte. El color de los dientes indica que este niño tiene un alto riesgo de desarrollar fluorosis.

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