Does anyone know what amelogenesis imperfecta is?

my daughter was diagnosed with this condition on her primary dentition(baby teeth), and now her 6 year molars are coming in and they are the same exact way!! she had ssc's put on her primary teeth, so needless to say my baby has a grill! if anyone has this or knows of this, please let me know how you treated it on permanent teeth!

Does anyone know what amelogenesis imperfecta is?
Found this using Yahoo search: Amelogenesis Imperfecta is a rare inherited disorder characterized by brown discoloration of the teeth, resulting from a lack calcium (hypocalcification) or underdevelopment (hypoplasia) of the hard outer covering of teeth (enamel). The disorder is divided into numerous forms based on the severity of the enamel defect (e.g., complete absence [agenesis], underdevelopment, etc.). Individuals with Amelogenesis Imperfecta may be prone to early tooth loss and/or disease of the structures that surround and support the teeth (periodontal disease). Amelogenesis Imperfecta may be inherited as an X-linked, autosomal dominant, or autosomal recessive genetic trait, depending on the form present.





More information can be found on this website:





http://www.dental.mu.edu/oralpath/lesion...





You can also contact the following organisation for more information, or talk to your dental surgeon.





NIH/National Oral Health Information Clearinghouse


1 NOHIC Way


Bethesda, MD 20892-3500


USA


Tel: 3014027364


Fax: 3019078830


TDD: 3016567581


Email: nohic@nidcr.nih.gov





Hope this helps!
Reply:my father had this and had to have all his Adult teeth pulled and get dentures at age 20


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http://www.dental.mu.edu/oralpath/lesion...
Reply:Sorry to say, am. imp. is a horrible condition that has no really satisfying treatment. SOMETIMES, we find that it has only affected a couple of teeth, such as the 6 year molars, and then the rest are okay. Sometimes. That would be a good thing, but don't expect too much.
Reply:it's better than dentinogenisis imperfecta or ectodermal dysplasia i guess. she will need crowns on all of her teeth that are affected...which is going to be all of them. just make sure you go to a dentist who is accustomed to performing full mouth cases rather than getting one done at a time. not sure where you are at but i can recommend dentists all over the country who perform comprehensive dentistry.
Reply:basically the enamel formed imperfectly. depending on the severity, the can be only discolored and mottled or they could have thin enamel that flakes off easily. if it is the latter, you have a long expensive road ahead of you. i recommend a good dentist, possibly even a dental school and lots of at home fluoride. she will most likely end up with crowns (porcelain this time) on her permanent teeth if she is a severe case. it is improtant to note that this condition is rare.