Developmental Enamel Defects of Primary Teeth: A Review

Authors

  • Dr. Cheranjeevi Jayam MDS, PGCOI

  • Dr. Anila Bandlapalli

Keywords:

developmental enamel defects, enamel hypoplasia, dental hypoplasia, primary teeth hypoplasia

Abstract

Developmental enamel defects of primary dentition result from effect of various systemic problems during pre and early post natal periods. These defects also act as virtual memory of early developmental stresses/events. Primary tooth hypoplasias are risk factors for occurrence of other dental deformities. Multiplicity and severity of the lesions make treatment procedures complex. Establishment of Dental home as early as pregnancy can be done for preventing the deleterious effects of the disease. The author is of opinion that pediatric dentists especially should be aware of this condition because 1) These children are more likely to visit dental service at a younger age because the condition presents early in childhood, 2) Severe morbidity leading to handicapped dentition at early age, 3) complexity of disease as well as its treatment.

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Developmental Enamel Defects of Primary Teeth: A Review. (2014). Global Journal of Medical Research, 14(44), 5-7. https://medicalresearchjournal.org/index.php/GJMR/article/view/

Author Biographies

Dr. Cheranjeevi Jayam MDS, PGCOI

Cheranjeevi Jayam is an academic professional from India with extensive experience in dentistry. He has held multiple academic positions including Department Incharge and Additional Professor in Dentistry at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences Raipur. He has been affiliated with various medical and dental institutions across India and internationally, including the University of Colorado Denver in the USA. His academic work includes contributions to dentistry and related fields, supported by a significant number of publications and citations.

Dr. Anila Bandlapalli

Cheranjeevi Jayam is affiliated with Himachal Pradesh Government Dental College, Shimla, India. The author has published work on pediatric dentistry and developmental enamel defects of primary teeth, and has experience as a peer reviewer in related journals.

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Developmental Enamel Defects of Primary Teeth: A Review

Published

2014-09-19

How to Cite

Developmental Enamel Defects of Primary Teeth: A Review. (2014). Global Journal of Medical Research, 14(44), 5-7. https://medicalresearchjournal.org/index.php/GJMR/article/view/