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ArticleInternational journal of clinical pediatric dentistry

Hypoplasia Resulting from Nutritional Deficiency: A Case Report.

Sarah A Mubaraki

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Article in International journal of clinical pediatric dentistry. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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Sarah A MubarakiPreventive Dentistry Department, Pedodontic Division, College of Dentistry, Riyadh Elm University, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Riyadh Elm University · SA

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

aimThe aim of the study was provide information to dentists about the causes of enamel hypoplasia and treatment alternatives available to dentists working with immature permanent teeth.

backgroundHypoplasia resulting from nutritional deficiency is a developmental anomaly resulting from defects in amelogenesis. The treatment strategy should be based on the degree of involvement as well as the functional and esthetic needs in each case. CASE DESCRIPTION: This article reports the case of a 14-year-old boy presenting with enamel hypoplasia affecting multiple anterior and posterior teeth that were treated conservatively.

conclusionEnamel hypoplasia resulting from severe calcium deficiency affects esthetics, child self-esteem, and quality of life. This report highlights the history of severe calcium deficiency during childhood, and conservative treatment to improve the esthetic and reduce tooth sensitivity. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE: Conservative approach was done for all the affected permanent teeth and was used to improve the esthetic and to have an effective transitional treatment to tell the child to reach a stage of stable occlusion. HOW TO CITE THIS ARTICLE: Mubaraki SA. Hypoplasia Resulting from Nutritional Deficiency: A Case Report. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2019;12(6):573-576.

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Enamel hypoplasiaNutritional deficiencyYoung permanent teeth

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PMID32440078
PMCPMC7229375
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