Enamel hypoplasia is a quantitative developmental defect affecting the enamel. A disturbance in the matrix formation during teeth development causes pits, fissures, lines, furrows, etc., on the crown. These areas are deficient in enamel. Genetic predisposition, stress, trauma, infection (Turner's tooth), nutritional deficiency, etc., are attributed to its etiology. Hypoplasia due to genetics are generalized, affecting all the teeth, and hypoplasia due to local factors affect either one or two teeth. Teeth in enamel hypoplasia are yellowish to brownish in appearance. These increase the risk of caries and poor oral hygiene and are esthetically inappreciable.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the images (attachment removed to protect patient identity). You have enamel hypoplasia which is a sort of defect when the teeth were forming or genetic.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. If the enamel matrix formation is deficient, it will result in soft teeth that chips and/or decays easily. It may also result in an atypical or abnormal tooth shape.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Enamel hypoplasia results from deficiency, trauma during calcification, enamel destruction during crown formation, and genetic defect.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. White spots on the teeth might be due to: Plaque (tartar) accumulation on the teeth due to improper brushing.
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