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Hypomineralisation or hypoplasia?

British Dental Journal volume 227, pages 683–686 (2019)Cite this article

Abstract

Enamel hypomineralisation is a qualitative defect, with reduced mineralisation resulting in discoloured enamel in a tooth of normal shape and size. Because the enamel is weaker, teeth can undergo post eruptive breakdown, resulting in missing enamel. Enamel hypoplasia is a quantitative defect of the enamel presenting as pits, grooves, missing enamel or smaller teeth. It can sometimes be difficult to differentiate between the two. In this review paper, we aim to explain the importance of differentiating between the two conditions, and how to manage patients presenting with enamel defects.

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  1. Paediatric Dentistry, Eastman Dental Hospital, London, UK

    Ayesha Patel, Sahar Aghababaie & Susan Parekh

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Patel, A., Aghababaie, S. & Parekh, S. Hypomineralisation or hypoplasia?. Br Dent J 227, 683–686 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41415-019-0782-9

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