Question 1

what are the symptoms of amelogenesis imperfecta?

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Teeth: Symptoms of amelogenesis imperfecta include soft, thin, yellow  tooth enamel that is easily injured.

Question 2

do you know if amelogenesis imperfecta is 100% curable?

Accepted Answer

Ameleogenesis imperf: this is a genetic fault that results in abnormal deposition of the enamel layer on the tooth. the only way to "cure " it is to restore those teeth that are affected.

Question 3

do you know if amelogenesis imperfecta is a result of too many or too few chromosomes?

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Amelogenesis : imperfecta is a tooth development disorder. There are over 10 different forms of the disease. The disorder is due to the  genes mutations (quality) of  the structure and not the number of chromosomes.

Question 4

can you tell me what amelogenesis imperfecta is?

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A rare genetic cond.: Due to genetic issues affecting the cells that produce dental enamel, said enamel is abnormal. People afflicted with amelogenesis imperfecta have teeth with abnormal color: yellow, brown or grey;. Permanent and deciduous teeth can be involved teeth have a higher risk for dental cavities and are hypersensitive to temperature changes as well as rapid attrition.

Question 5

will my children have amelogenesis imperfecta if i do?

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Possibly: Please read the article to this link:

http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition/amelogenesis-imperfecta

Amelogenesis imperfecta can have different inheritance patterns depending on the gene that is altered.

Question 6

can you tell me the symptoms of an amelogenesis imperfecta?

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Amelogenesis Imperf: A google search and google images will give you much more information than we can enter here with limited space. See :http://en.Wikipedia.Org/wiki/amelogenesis_imperfecta
if you suspect you or someone may have this disorder, see a dentist for an evaluation, advice and treatment.

Question 7

what to do if i'm a female and i have amelogenesis imperfecta.?

Accepted Answer

Amelogenesis : The problem with amelogenesis imperfecta is not just cosmetic but also functional . Covering the teeth with full mouth crowns is not a bad idea. At the same time  this could be very expensive and time consuming. Good luck!

Question 8

is dentinogenesis imperfecta permanent?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but: Yes, but see a dentist for recommended treatment options to restore teeth to the healthiest state possible.

Question 9

how common is dentinogenesis imperfecta?

Accepted Answer

About...: 1 in 6000 to 8000. The number varies because there are types I, II, and III and some belief that forms of type II and III may be a variant of other abnormalities.

Question 10

what are the symptoms of dentinogenesis imperfecta type ii?

Accepted Answer

Shell teeth: Dentinogenesis imperfecta (hereditary opalescent dentin) is a genetic disorder of tooth development. This condition causes teeth to be discolored (most often a blue-gray or yellow-brown color) and translucent. Teeth are also weaker than normal, making them prone to rapid wear, breakage, and loss. Type iii shows thin dentin and extremely enormous pulp chambers  and are known as shell teeth.

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