Molar Incisor Hypomineralisation Flashcards
Name the cells that form enamel
Ameloblasts
What is the stimulus that causes ameloblasts to start making enamel
Dentine deposition which causes ameloblasts to retreat from the ADJ
What do Amelobalsts do
They secrete matrix protein that calcify immediately
This forms enamel
Apart from matrix secretion what else do ameloblasts of
They secrete enzymes that remove the organic component and allow full mineralisation of the matrix proteins
What problems can occur with enamel deposition
- Hypoplastic enamel
2. hypomineralsition
What causes Hypoplastic enamel
Physical disruption during the laying down of the enamel matrix
What causes hypomineralsition
Can occur either int eh calcification stage or in the maturation stage
How can the classification of enamel defects be split
- Systemic
2. local
What can cause localised enamel defects
- Trauma
2. Infection
What can cause systemic enamel defects
- Genetic
2. Environmental cause
What is the only genetic condition that can lead to enamel defects
Amelogenisis imperfecta
What can environmental systemic enamel defects be split into
- Chronological defect
2. Generalised defect
Give an example of a generalised environmental enamel defect
Fluorosis
Give an example of a chronological environmental enamel defect
Molar incisial hypomineralisation
What terms can we use to describe enamel defects
- Demarcated
- Diffused
- Hypoplastic
What does demarcated mean when referring to enamel
- Distinct, clear boundaries
2. Yellow, white or brown in colour
What does diffused mean when referring to enamel
- No clear boundaries
2. Lines, patchy or confluent areas
What does hypoplastic mean in terms of enamel
Loss of enamel
Pits or grooved present