Resumen

SIMANCAS ESCORCIA, Víctor; NATERA, Alfredo  y  ACOSTA DE CAMARGO, María Gabriela. Amelogenesis imperfecta in pediatric patients: a case series. Rev. Odont. Mex [online]. 2019, vol.23, n.2, pp.97-106.  Epub 21-Mar-2025. ISSN 1870-199X.

The Amelogenesis imperfecta (AI) is a genetic abnormality that affects the structure of tooth enamel and can lead to problems with sensitivity, dental esthetics, and function, as well as psychological alterations in self-esteem and self-image. The study of the AI genetic regulation allows for a better understanding of its pathogenesis. This research aimed to describe the oral clinical characteristics of pediatric patients with AI. A case series was formed from a nonrandomized convenience sample of 6 children aged 8 to 13 years who attended the private practice for concern about dental esthetics. The most prevalent AI was the hypoplastic type. AI is a quantitative or qualitative enamel disorder that produces changes in tooth color and texture; it affects mostly all teeth and shows a genetic pattern.

Palabras llave : Amelogenesis imperfecta; pediatric patients; genetics.

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