Article
The mineral and protein content of enamel in amelogenesis imperfecta.
Connective tissue research - 1 Jan 1995
Wright J T, Deaton T G, Hall K I, Yamauchi M
Abstract excerpt
The purpose of this investigation was to characterize the enamel composition of teeth affected with the hereditary enamel disorders known as amelogenesis imperfecta. Teeth from 10 individuals representing all 3 major AI types (hypocalcified, n = 3; hypomaturation, n = 3; hypoplastic, n = 4) and 10 normal teeth were studied. Half of each tooth was used for histological and biochemical studies. The enamel protein...
Topics
- Amelogenesis Imperfecta
- Amino Acids
- Calcium
- Colorimetry
- Dental Enamel
- Dental Enamel Hypoplasia
- Dental Enamel Proteins
- Humans
- Minerals
- Phenotype
- Phosphorus
- Protein Processing, Post-Translational
