Dentinogenesis imperfecta- a case report

ABSTRACT

A young 18-year old female patient reported to PIMS with pain in left upper first molar. Intra oral examination revealed infected, grossly carious left upper first molar and marked attrition of her all teeth. The colour of her teeth was also not normal, and opalescent She did not mention any complaint regarding tooth color or gradual reduction on height of her teeth. Extra oral and physical examination revealed no abnormality. Radiographic examination showed bulbous crowns, obliterated pulp chamber and canals. She had three brothers and two sisters. Her one sister and two brothers were also suffering from same dental problem. Except for her youngest brother, all others were wearing full dentures. Only one sister and one brother were normal. Her father had three brothers and three sisters. Out of the seven, three brothers [including her father] and all three sisters had the same disease. She also mentioned that the grandmother [paternal] of her father was also suffering from same problem: