Amelogenesis Imperfecta Quiz

Amelogenesis imperfecta (AI) is a congenital disorder which presents with a rare abnormal formation of the enamel or external layer of the crown of teeth, unrelated to any systemic or generalized conditions.

Enamel is composed mostly of mineral, that is formed and regulated by the proteins in it.

The proteins involved in enamel formation are ameloblastin, enamelin, tuftelin, and amelogenin.

<p>Enamel hypoplasia manifests in a variety of ways depending on the type of AI an individual has, with pitting and plane-form defects common.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>People with amelogenesis imperfecta may have teeth with abnormal color, higher risk for dental cavities, hypersensitivity to temperature changes, rapid attrition, excessive calculus deposition, and gingival hyperplasia.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Amelogenesis imperfecta (AI) is a congenital disorder which presents with a rare abnormal formation of the enamel or external layer of the crown of teeth, unrelated to any systemic or generalized conditions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Enamel is composed mostly of mineral, that is formed and regulated by the proteins in it.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Amelogenesis imperfecta is due to the malfunction of the proteins in the enamel (ameloblastin, enamelin, tuftelin and amelogenin).</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>People with amelogenesis imperfecta may have teeth with abnormal color: yellow, brown or grey.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The teeth have a higher risk for dental cavities and are hypersensitive to temperature changes as well as rapid attrition, excessive calculus deposition, and gingival hyperplasia.</p> Signup and view all the answers