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A rare case of osteogenesis imperfecta combined with complete tooth loss.
Journal of pediatric endocrinology & metabolism : JPEM - 1 Jan 2014
Lu Yanqin, Zhao Fei, Ren Xiuzhi, Li Zhiliang, Yang Xiaomeng, Han Jinxiang
Abstract excerpt
Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is a heritable disorder of the connective tissue characterized by blue sclerae, osteoporosis and bone fragility. Dentinogenesis imperfecta type I is commonly seen in OI patients, but other dental impairments, such as tooth agenesis or complete tooth loss, are rarely reported for these patients. Here, we report the case of a 37-year-old female Chinese OI patient who experienced...
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