Amelogenesis imperfecta

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Amelogenesis imperfecta

Definition:

Amelogenesis imperfecta is when a person's teeth are covered with thin, malformed enamel.

Causes, incidence, and risk factors:

Amelogenesis imperfecta is an inherited condition that is transmitted as a dominant trait. It causes the enamel of the tooth to be soft and thin. Because the dentin is visible through the thin enamel, the teeth appear yellow and are easily damaged. Both baby teeth and permanent teeth are affected.

Review Date: 8/12/2005
Reviewed By: Johanna Jacobs, D.D.S., General and Cosmetic Dentistry, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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