TUT - MIH Flashcards
1
Q
What are causes of enamel defects?
A
- MIH
- trauma to primary teeth
- caries in primary teeth
- amelogenesis imperfecta
2
Q
How do enamel defects caused by trauma to primary teeth present?
A
- localised
- typically incisors
3
Q
How do enamel defects caused by caries primary teeth present?
A
- localised
- typically premolars affected
- caused by caries in primary molars that are succeeded by premolars
4
Q
How do enamel defects caused by amelogenesis imperfecta present?
A
- generalised
- appears in primary and secondary dentition
- affects all teeth and all enamel
- FH
5
Q
How do enamel defects caused by MIH present?
A
- localised to incisors and FPM
- patches
6
Q
Define hypoplastic enamel.
A
- inadequate quantity but adequate mineralisation of enamel
- secretory phase of ameloblasts affected, maturation phase correct
7
Q
Define hypomineralised enamel.
A
- adequate quantity but inadequate mineralisation of enamel
- secretory phase of ameloblasts correct, maturation phase affected
8
Q
What history is required surrounding a patient’s asthma?
A
- severity
- triggers
- frequency of symptoms
- medication (Blue/Brown inhaler)
- hospitalisation (last 12 mo?)
- who looks after asthma care
