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amelogenesis imperfecta

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amelogenesis imperfecta [‚am·ə·lō‚jen·ə·səs ‚im·pər′fek·tə]
(medicine)
An inherited dental disorder that causes defective formation of tooth enamel.
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However, as she matured and her permanent teeth came in, her parents and dentist discovered she had Amelogenesis Imperfecta, an inherited disorder that affected the formation of the enamel on her teeth, leaving them soft and brittle.
Your mouth: a window to your overall health by Blende, David M. / The Exceptional Parent
Overview: Amelogenesis Imperfecta Amelogenesis imperfecta (AI) is defined as a rare developmental hereditary abnormality caused by autosomal or X-linked dominant or recessive genes.
Prosthodontic rehabilitation of a patient with amelogenesis ... by Patel, Minaxi I.; Mott, David A.; Cuenin, Michael F. / U.S. Army Medical Department Journal
Studies showed that defective amelogenin proteins lead to the disease amelogenesis imperfecta.
Something to chew on: hard facts about tooth enamel by Goho, Alexandra / Science News
 
 
 
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