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Amelogénesis imperfecta - All Information

Definición:

Es un trastorno del desarrollo dental en el cual los dientes están cubiertos con una capa de esmalte delgada que se forma de manera anormal.

Causas, incidencia y factores de riesgo:

La amelogénesis imperfecta se transmite de padres a hijos como un rasgo dominante . Eso significa que uno sólo necesita recibir el gen anormal de uno de los padres para adquirir la enfermedad.

Síntomas:

El esmalte de los dientes es blando y delgado. Los dientes se ven amarillos y se dañan fácilmente, y tanto los dientes de leche como los permanentes resultan afectados.

Ver también: dientes de colores anormales

Signos y exámenes:

Un odontólogo puede identificar y diagnosticar la afección.

Tratamiento:

El tratamiento depende de la gravedad del problema. Las coronas dentales completas mejorarán la apariencia de los dientes y los protegen de daño.

Expectativas (pronóstico):

El tratamiento es generalmente efectivo para proteger los dientes.

Complicaciones:

El esmalte se fractura y estropea fácilmente, lo cual afecta la apariencia de los dientes, especialmente si se deja sin tratamiento.

Situaciones que requieren asistencia médica:

Consulte con el odontólogo si tiene síntomas de esta afección.

  • Reviewed last on: 2/22/2010
  • Jack D. Rosenberg, DDS, Advanced Dental Care, Palm Beach Gardens, FL. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, M.D., MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
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