HYPOPLASTIC TYPE OF AMELOGENESIS IMPERFECTA – A REPORT OF TWO CASES

Dr. Preethi Arunachalam; Dr. PriyadharsiniNataraj; Dr. Meera. R; Dr. Kannan Asokan; Dr. Yesoda Aniyan. K; Dr. Sahanaz Praveen Ahmed

Volume : IX, Issue : VIII, August - 2019

HYPOPLASTIC TYPE OF AMELOGENESIS IMPERFECTA – A REPORT OF TWO CASES

Dr. Preethi Arunachalam, Dr. Priyadharsininataraj, Dr. Meera. R, Dr. Kannan Asokan, Dr. Yesoda Aniyan. K, Dr. Sahanaz Praveen Ahmed

Abstract :

Amelogenesis imperfecta (AI) represents a group of developmental conditions of the dental enamel, which are genomic in origin, affecting the structure and clinical appearance of enamel, characterised by hypoplasia and/or hypomineralisation that shows autosomal dominant, autosomal recessive, sex–linked and sporadic inheritance patterns. Diagnosis is based on thorough family history, pedigree chart frame, and meticulous clinical observation. Genetic analysis also serves as a significant research tool. Treatment of Amelogenesis Imperfecta is important mainly because of social psychological attitude in the patient, apart from which aesthetic and functional aspects are considered that necessitates a multidisciplinary approach. This article showcases two case report of amelogenesis imperfecta– diffuse smooth hypoplastic type with a review of the literature.