Open AccessAmelogenesis imperfecta: Literature review.
Author(s) -
Paula-Margarita Hurtado,
Fabián Tobar-Tosse,
Julio Osorio,
Lorena Orozco,
Freddy Moreno
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
revista estomatologia/revista estomatologâia/revista estomatología y salud
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2248-7220
pISSN - 0121-3873
DOI - 10.25100/re.v23i1.2968
Subject(s) - amelogenesis imperfecta , enamel paint , amelogenesis , orthodontics , dentistry , dental enamel , psychology , medicine
Amelogenesis imperfecta (AI) corresponds to a set of hereditary disorders, which affects the enamel development in people. It affects the enamel histological structure, and the clinical appearance of the temporal and permanent teeth. AI is described by several enamel phenotypes, which includes hypoplastic, hypomaturation and hipocalcified. In this paper is presented a literature review about the genetic origin of the AI.