Journal of Oral Medicine, Oral Surgery, Oral Pathology and Oral Radiology
  • Year: 2016
  • Volume: 2
  • Issue: 3

Dentinogenesis imperfecta: case report and review of literature

  • Author:
  • Rupam Sinha1, Soumyabrata Sarkar2, Tanya Khaitan3, Arpita Kabiraj4,, Soumi Ghanta5, Deepsikha Ramani6
  • Total Page Count: 3
  • Page Number: 156 to 158

1Professor & HOD, Dept. of Oral Medicine & Radiology, Haldia Institute of Dental Sciences & Research, West Bengal

2Reader, Dept. of Oral Medicine & Radiology, Haldia Institute of Dental Sciences & Research, West Bengal

3Clinical Tutor, Dept. of Dentistry, Murshidabad Medical College & Hospital, West Bengal

4Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Oral Pathology & Microbiology, Haldia Institute of Dental Sciences & Research, West Bengal

5Clinical Tutor, Dept. of Oral Medicine & Radiology, Dr. R Ahmed Dental College & Hospital, West Bengal

6PG Student, Dept. of Oral Medicine & Radiology, Haldia Institute of Dental Sciences & Research, West Bengal

*Corresponding Author: Email: arpita.kabiraj82@gmail.com

Online published on 4 November, 2016.

Abstract

Dentinogenesis imperfecta (DI) is one of the most common hereditary disorders of dentin formation. It follows an autosomal dominant pattern of transmission, affecting both the formation and mineralization of dentin. Either or both primary and permanent dentition is affected by it. It is characterized by the presence of opalescent dentin, resulting in a dusky blue to brownish discoloration of the teeth. Here we present a case of DI in a 20 year old female with remarkable clinical, radiological and histological presentation.

Keywords

Autosomal, Dentin, Odontoblasts, Opalescent