Enamel Hypoplasia: A Case Report

ABSTRACT Enamel hypoplasia (EH) is a defect in tooth enamel. EH can occur on any tooth or may affect multiple teeth. It can appear white, yellow or brownish in color with a rough or pitted surface. The quality of the enamel is affected as well as the quantity. Envi ronmental and genetic factors that interfere with tooth formation are thought to be responsible for EH which include, trauma to the teeth and jaws, intubation of premature infants, infections during pregnancy or infancy, poor prenatal and postnatal nutrition, hypoxia, exposure to toxic chemicals and a variety of hereditary disorders. The most frequent cause of EH in a particular child is diffi cult to determine. The most conservative treatment consists of bonding a tooth colored material is to protect the tooth from further wear or sensitivity or crowns. This paper presents a case report of a restorative treatment of EH using hybrid composite resin to mask color alteration and enamel defects. Keywords: Developmental defects of teeth, enamel defects, enamel hypoplasia, Turner’s hypoplasia