Amelogenesis Imperfecta; Genes, Proteins, and Pathways

Amelogenesis Imperfecta; Genes, Proteins, and Pathways

Amelogenesis imperfecta (AI) is the name given to a heterogeneous group of conditions characterized by inherited developmental enamel defects. AI enamel is abnormally thin, soft, fragile, pitted and/or badly discolored, with poor function and aesthetics, causing patients problems such as early tooth...

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Main Authors: Claire E. L. Smith, James A. Poulter, Agne Antanaviciute, Jennifer Kirkham, Steven J. Brookes, Chris F. Inglehearn, Alan J. Mighell
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2017-06-01
Series:Frontiers in Physiology
Subjects:
amelogenesis
amelogenesis imperfecta
ameloblasts
enamel
biomineralization
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Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fphys.2017.00435/full

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