topical fluoride definition
Chronic fluoride poisoning is a physiological reaction to long term exposure to high levels of fluoride and is characterized by dental fluorosis, skeletal fluorosis, and kidney damage. Called also fluorosis. systemic fluoride a fluoride ingested in water, supplements, or some other form. See also fluoridation. topical fluoride a fluoride applied directly to the teeth, especially of children, in a dental caries prevention program.