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Linear Hypoplasia
Linear Enamel Hypoplasia (LEH) is an environmental hypoplasia that occurs as symmetrical, multiple, ring-shaped defects on all Tooth surface, tooth surfaces, typically involving more than one tooth. The defects are horizontal bands or grooves, and their severity correlates directly with the duration of enamel growth disturbance. LEH is a significant dental developmental defect because it indicates disturbances in enamel formation due to systemic stress. The oral impacts of LEH are severe. LEH patients typically complain of temperature, air, and mechanical sensitivity, making them sensitive. They find chewing challenging, with increased susceptibility to caries. The patients are also constantly complaining about repeated failed restoration, and aesthetics, lowering their confidence as well as their overall satisfaction in oral health. It is frequently misdiagnosed in its mildest form, which is typically treated as decay before the disease is discovered. There are a number of reasons ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hypoplasia
Hypoplasia (; adjective form ''hypoplastic'') is underdevelopment or incomplete development of a tissue or organ. Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (11 March 2008) Although the term is not always used precisely, it properly refers to an inadequate or below-normal number of cells.Hypoplasia Stedman's Medical Dictionary. lww.com Hypoplasia is similar to aplasia, but less severe. It is technically ''not'' the opposite of [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
