[An enamel disorder in two siblings].
Two sisters exhibit a similar enamel disorder. It is a hereditary developmental disorder, diagnosed as amelogenesis imperfecta. In this article the various types of amelogenesis imperfecta are discussed and the clinical consequences, genetic aspects, and basic guidelines for treatment are addressed.
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Uit de divisie Heelkundige Specialismen, afdeling Mondziekten, Kaakchirurgie en Bijzondere Tandheelkunde van het Universitair Medisch Centrum Utrecht. m.a.creton@kmb.azu.nI
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D000567:Amelogenesis Imperfecta / Q000235:genetics* / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D002648:Child; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000473:pathology / Q000517:prevention & control; D003744:Dental Enamel Hypoplasia / Q000473:pathology / Q000517:prevention & control; D003746:Dental Enamel Proteins / Q000032:analysis / Q000737:chemistry*; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent; D005260:Female; D005799:Genes, Dominant; D006801:Humans
D003746:Dental Enamel Proteins