title: Chronological hypoplasia: aesthetic management.
abstract: Enamel hypoplasia is defined as a break in the continuity of enamel with a reduction in the layers leading to depressions or grooves. Chronological hypoplasia is differentiated from other forms of hypoplasia due to its characteristic presentation (multiple, symmetrical, chronological pattern). Chronological hypoplasias are seen at the time tooth erupts into the oral cavity leading to several problems like aesthetic problems, tooth sensitivity, caries and early pulpal involvement. Prevention of interaction of aetiological factors is not possible because multiple factors are required for enamel synthesis. This paper highlights how to diagnose, intercept and treat chronological hypoplasias. It also mentions reasons for treating a case and different modalities available.
authors.affiliation: Department of Paediatric Dentistry, College of Dental Science & Research Center, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India.
authors.forename: Cheranjeevi
authors.identifier: http://orcid.org/0000-0003-1550-7077
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Jayam
authors.affiliation: Department of Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics, AECS Maruti Dental College, Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
authors.forename: Anila
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Bandlapalli
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthodontics, MP Patel Dental College, Vadodara, Gujarat, India.
authors.forename: Nikunj
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Patel
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, College of Dental Science & Research Center, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India.
authors.forename: Rama Shankar Kashinath
authors.initials: RS
authors.lastname: Choudhary
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D003188:Composite Resins / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003744:Dental Enamel Hypoplasia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D003801:Dental Veneers; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans
chemical_list: D003188:Composite Resins