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Volume 7 Issue 5 (May, 2019)

Case Reports

Hypoplastic Amelogenesis Imperfecta- Report of Three Cases
Neha Verma, Akhilesh Kumar, Jay Dutt Tiwari

Amelogenesis imperfecta is a genetic linked hereditary disorder affecting enamel. The formation of defective enamel matrix leads to increased tooth discoloration, cracking and loss of tooth structure. Complaints of increased sensitivity, loss of esthetics and function are frequently reported in these cases. A holistic dental treatment comprising of preventive, restorative and prosthetic treatments is required for improved esthetics, function and quality of life in these patients.
Key words: Amelogenesis imperfecta, enamel hypoplasia, tooth discoloration.

Received: 26 February, 2019                  Revised: 29 March, 2019                        Accepted: 13 April, 2019

Corresponding Author: Dr. Jay Dutt Tiwari, Senior Resident, Department Of Dental Surgery, Motilal Nehru Medical College, Prayagraj, India

This article may be cited as: Verma N, Kumar A, Tiwari JD. Hypoplastic Amelogenesis Imperfecta: Report of Three Cases.  J Adv Med Dent Scie Res 2019;7(5): 43-45.

 
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