The development of the teeth of the microphthalmic (mi/mi) mouse.
The histological development of the teeth of mice homozygous for the osteopetrotic mutation microphthalmia (mi) in the mouse is described for the period 1-20 days post partum. The abnormalities described, including overall retardation, impaired root formation, encapsulation by bone and consequent non-eruption, are discussed and compared to the defects seen in the grey lethal (gl) mouse.
Department of Anatomy, School of Medicine, University of Leeds, W. Yorks.
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Al-Douri
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Johnson
D000818:Animals; D007180:Incisor / Q000473:pathology; D007568:Jaw / Q000473:pathology; D051379:Mice; D008850:Microphthalmos / Q000473:pathology*; D008963:Molar / Q000473:pathology; D014070:Tooth / Q000473:pathology; D014078:Tooth Eruption