Fluoride Treatment and Risk of Fracture In Osteoporosis Patients
Alshikhi, Sara Almabrouk (2018-03-14)
Osteoporosis is common systemic skeletal disease characterized by low bone mass and microarchitectural deterioration of bone tissue, leading to enhanced bone fragility and a consequent increase in fracture risk” • More common in postmenopausal Sodium fluoride stimulates bone formation and increases cancellous-bone mass Sodium fluoride (NaF) was currently the only pharmacological agent capable of stimulating bone formation through a direct effect on the osteoblast
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