A Case of Dentinogenesis Imperfecta Treated with Submerged Root Technique

Dentinogenesis imperfecta (DGI), an autosomal dominant trait, is one of the most common hereditary disorders affecting both the formation and mineralization of dentin. Either or both primary and permanent dentition is affected by it. Here, we present a case report of a 13-year-old female patient aff...

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Published in:Journal of clinical and diagnostic research 2015-09, Vol.9 (9), p.ZD04-ZD05
Main Authors: Uday, Ginjupally, Chandar, Bhanu, Srilakshmi, J, Khaitan, Tanya, Babu, B Balaji
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
defective dentin
Dentistry Section
dentition
hereditary opalescent dentin
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Summary:Dentinogenesis imperfecta (DGI), an autosomal dominant trait, is one of the most common hereditary disorders affecting both the formation and mineralization of dentin. Either or both primary and permanent dentition is affected by it. Here, we present a case report of a 13-year-old female patient affected with DGI who had undergone prosthetic rehabilitation with submerged root technique.
ISSN:2249-782X
0973-709X
DOI:10.7860/JCDR/2015/13340.6471