Episode November 6, 2025 23 min 38s

Planning and Care for Children and Adolescents with Dental Enamel Defects: Etiology, Research and Contemporary Management

From Dentistry Made Simple Dentistry Made Simple

A comprehensive academic book on Developmental Defects of Enamel (DDE), focusing on their etiology, impact, and management in children and adolescents. It details various forms of DDE, such as Amelogenesis Imperfecta (AI), Molar Incisor Hypomineralization (MIH), and fluorosis, exploring their genetic, systemic, and environmental causes. The text addresses the clinical challenges posed by these defects, including hypersensitivity, restorative difficulties, and significant psychosocial impacts on young patients. Furthermore, it outlines contemporary and future treatment strategies, ranging from restorative options in both primary and permanent dentitions to novel noninvasive techniques utilizing biomimetic materials like fluorhydroxyapatite crystals.

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