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[Phenotype analysis and the molecular mechanism of enamel hypoplasia].
Beijing da xue xue bao. Yi xue ban = Journal of Peking University. Health sciences - 18 Feb 2009
Lv Ping, Gao Xue-jun
Abstract excerpt
Enamel hypoplasia is a surface defect of the tooth crown caused by a disturbance of enamel matrix secretion. Enamel hypoplasia may be inherited, or result from illness, malnutrition, trauma, or high concentrations of fluorides or strontium in the drinking water or food. Different types of enamel hypoplasia have been distinguished, such as pit-type, plane-type, and linear enamel hypoplasia. Hypoplasia has been...
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