Made available in DSpace on 2022-04-29T08:46:34Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 0 Previous issue date: 2022-01-01; Background Fluoride has become widely used in dentistry because of its effectiveness in caries control. However, evidence indicates that excessive intake interferes with the metabolic processes of different tissues. Thus, this study aimed to investigate the effects of long-term exposure to F on the paro...