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Inheritance pattern and elemental composition of enamel affected by hypomaturation amelogenesis imperfecta.
Connective tissue research - 1 Jan 2002
Shore R C, Bäckman B, Brookes S J, Kirkham J, Wood S R, Robinson C
Abstract excerpt
Hypomaturation amelogenesis imperfecta (AI) is characterized clinically by enamel of normal thickness that is hypomineralized, mottled, and detaches easily from the underlying dentin. Autosomal dominant, autosomal recessive, X-linked, and sporadic modes of inheritance have been documented. The present study investigated the elemental composition of the enamel of teeth from individuals demonstrating clinical...
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