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Opalescent dentine in two affected siblings.

E K Mahoney1, R P Widmer, D O Sillence

  • 1Westmead Centre for Oral Health, Westmead, Sydney, Australia 2145.

The New Zealand Dental Journal
|May 18, 2001
PubMed
Summary

Osteogenesis imperfecta Type IV, a genetic connective tissue disorder, can cause opalescent teeth. Early dental treatment in children with this condition offers long-term benefits for their oral health.

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Area of Science:

  • Dentistry
  • Genetics
  • Oral Pathology

Background:

  • Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is a group of genetic disorders affecting connective tissue, leading to bone fragility.
  • OI Type IV is associated with hereditary opalescent dentine, a dental anomaly impacting dentin formation.
  • This condition affects multiple generations, highlighting its hereditary nature.

Observation:

  • Dental findings and management of siblings from a family with three generations affected by Osteogenesis Imperfecta Type IV and opalescent dentine were documented.
  • Opalescent teeth, a pathological dental condition, are characterized by abnormal dentine formation.
  • Two affected siblings underwent dental treatment under general anesthesia, including stainless steel crowns, extractions, and strip crowns on primary teeth.

Findings:

  • Early intervention in the primary dentition is crucial for managing opalescent dentine in young patients.
  • Appropriate dental management during the primary dentition stage can yield significant long-term benefits.
  • Treatment strategies included stainless steel crowns, extractions, and strip crowns, tailored to the primary dentition.

Implications:

  • Early dental care for children with osteogenesis imperfecta and opalescent dentine is essential for preserving oral health.
  • Proactive management of primary dentition issues can positively influence the mixed and permanent dentitions.
  • This approach underscores the importance of integrated care for genetic disorders with dental manifestations.

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