Molar Incisor Hypomineralization (MIH) and related enamel defects represent a significant developmental anomaly affecting dental enamel quality and structure. These defects, generally identified ...

Other enamel defects, missing teeth, and short root anomalies were associated with MSDP in several studies, while no consistent association was found with tooth eruption patterns.

Small clusters of pits in tooth enamel may be traced back to a single evolutionary lineage millions of years ago.

We looked at fossil teeth from hominins (humans and our closest extinct relatives) from the Omo Valley in Ethiopia, where we can see traces of more than two million years of human evolution, as well ...

The enamel pits have commonly been assumed to be defects resulting from stresses such as illness or malnutrition during childhood. However, their remarkable consistency across species, time and ...

A 17,000-year-old infant's DNA reveals Ice Age life, rare genetic heart disease, and ancestral connections in southern Italy ...

Dirt in refinishes leads to rework, costing shops in additional paint and materials, energy, lost production revenue and ...

Introduction: Developmental Enamel Defects (DED) pose a significant challenge for clinicians, particularly orthodontists. These defects can lead to difficulties in differential diagnosis, orthodontic ...

Regarding enamel hypoplasia, it is essential to observe the type and especially the location of the defect. Most hypoplastic lesions are located on the buccal surface of the teeth and, although it is ...

In the future, your dentist might not fill your cavities—they might grow you a new tooth.