[Contribution to the study of the treatment of osteoporosis using fluoride. Long-term sequelae following discontinuation of fluoride].

: Eight idiopathic or postmenopausal osteoporotic patients were studied prospectively over a 4- to 6-year period of treatment with fluoride, calcium, phosphate and vitamin D. After fluoride and phosphate were discontinued they were followed up for a further 6-year period.