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Dentin dysplasia type I
A Kobus1, M Świsłocka2, A Kierklo3
1Department of Dentistry Propaedeutics, Medical University of Bialystok, Poland. kobus.agnieszka@gmail.com.
Folia Morphologica
|January 29, 2019
Summary
This study details a rare case of dentin dysplasia type I in a 26-year-old male. Early diagnosis and multi-specialty care are crucial for managing this genetic dental condition.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Genetics
- Oral Pathology
Background:
- Dentin dysplasia type I is a rare, inherited disorder affecting dentin formation.
- It presents with significant dental anomalies, impacting tooth structure and eruption.
- Early recognition is vital for appropriate patient management.
Observation:
- A 26-year-old male patient presented with clinical and radiographic evidence of dentin dysplasia type I.
- The case highlights characteristic anatomical and radiological features of the condition.
- This included abnormal dentin structure and pulpal obliteration.
Findings:
- The patient exhibited typical manifestations of dentin dysplasia type I.
- Radiographic analysis revealed characteristic "ghost-like" pulp chambers and root canals.
- Genetic determination of the condition was inferred.
Implications:
- Increased awareness among general practitioners and pediatricians regarding dentin dysplasia is essential.
- Prompt referral for multi-specialty therapy can improve treatment outcomes.
- Further research into the genetic basis and long-term management of dentin dysplasia is warranted.
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