amelogenesis imperfecta

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Pathology

  • group of developmental conditions affecting the structure & clinical appearance of the enamel of all or nearly all the teeth in a more or less equal manner
  • enamel may be hypoplastic, hypomineralised or both, & affected teeth may be discoloured, sensitive or prone to disintegration
  • exists in isolation or associated with other abnormalities as part of a syndrome
  • enamel crowns are normal in size & shape

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