title: Rootless teeth: Dentin dysplasia type I.
abstract: A rare case of hereditary disturbance of dentine, Dentin dysplasia type I is presented, which is characterized by short or total absence of roots, obliterated pulp chambers, and peri-apical radiolucencies. It affects both primary and secondary dentition. Management of patients with dentinal dysplasia is difficult and requires a multidisciplinary approach. An overview of dentin dysplasia and its management along with a case report is discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, Maratha Mandal's Nathajirao G. Halgekar Institute of Dental Sciences and Research Centre, Belgaum, Karnataka, India.
authors.forename: Sangamesh G
authors.initials: SG
authors.lastname: Fulari
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthodontics, Maratha Mandal's Nathajirao G. Halgekar Institute of Dental Sciences and Research Centre, Belgaum, Karnataka, India.
authors.forename: Deepti P
authors.initials: DP
authors.lastname: Tambake
keywords: Dentin dysplasia; opalescent dentin; rootless teeth