Dean's Fluorosis Index scoring 3 indicates?

Dean's Fluorosis Index scoring 3 indicates?

• A. Moderate = all tooth surfaces show white areas with some brown stains
• B. Mild = white opacities
• C. Very mild = white flecks
• D. Severe = brown stains

Answer: (A)

Dean's Fluorosis Index grades severity based on how widespread and how intense the enamel changes from excess fluoride appear, focusing on white opacities and brown staining. A score of three corresponds to moderate fluorosis, where white areas are seen on all tooth surfaces along with some brown staining. This is more extensive than mild (white opacities on some areas) or very mild (small white flecks) and less severe than conditions with extensive brown staining and surface irregularities. So the description of white areas on all tooth surfaces with some brown stains matches the moderate level.

Dean's Fluorosis Index grades severity based on how widespread and how intense the enamel changes from excess fluoride appear, focusing on white opacities and brown staining. A score of three corresponds to moderate fluorosis, where white areas are seen on all tooth surfaces along with some brown staining. This is more extensive than mild (white opacities on some areas) or very mild (small white flecks) and less severe than conditions with extensive brown staining and surface irregularities. So the description of white areas on all tooth surfaces with some brown stains matches the moderate level.