Related Experiment Video
Updated: Aug 12, 2026

11:19
Oral Biofilm Formation on Different Materials for Dental Implants
Published on: June 24, 2018
Hereditary dentinogenesis imperfecta: a treatment program using an overdenture
A Darendeliler-Kaba1, S C Maréchaux
1University of Geneva Dental School, Switzerland.
ASDC Journal of Dentistry for Children
|July 1, 1992
Abstract:
The aim of treatment in cases of dentinogenesis imperfecta is to improve the esthetic appearance and maintain the oral masticatory apparatus in a healthy and functional state. In the growing child, it was decided to maintain the teeth for as long as possible under an overdenture, until such time when a permanent prosthetic solution can be decided upon.
Related Concept Videos
Teeth
The formation of teeth, also known as odontogenesis, is a complex process that begins in utero, around the sixth week of embryonic development. There are three stages to this process: the bud stage, the cap stage, and the bell stage.
In the bud stage, the tooth germ (an aggregation of cells) starts to form in the developing jawbone. During the cap stage, the tooth germ differentiates into enamel organ, dental papilla, and dental sac, which will later develop into the tooth's enamel, dentin and...
In the bud stage, the tooth germ (an aggregation of cells) starts to form in the developing jawbone. During the cap stage, the tooth germ differentiates into enamel organ, dental papilla, and dental sac, which will later develop into the tooth's enamel, dentin and...
Tooth Anatomy
The human tooth enables us to eat a variety of foods, speak clearly, and even aid in shaping our faces. Teeth are composed of various elements that work together. Here's a detailed look at the anatomy of a human tooth.
The Crown, Neck, and Root
The visible part of the tooth is referred to as the crown. It's covered by enamel, the hardest substance in the human body. The crown is uniquely shaped for each type of tooth, allowing for different functions such as cutting, tearing, or grinding food.
The Crown, Neck, and Root
The visible part of the tooth is referred to as the crown. It's covered by enamel, the hardest substance in the human body. The crown is uniquely shaped for each type of tooth, allowing for different functions such as cutting, tearing, or grinding food.

