I will bring up several questions that I have about Osteogenesis Imperfecta has on individuals and their families. I will try to find information that may answer my questions and even spark new ones.
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Dentinogenesis Imperfecta
I wanted to talk about other diseases that are associated with Osteogenesis Imperfecta. I remember asking some questions about what types of food individuals with OI could eat. I tried to find some information on what that particular disease was. The disease is called dentinogenesis Imperfecta. Dentinogenesis Imperfecta is a genetic tooth disorder that causes an individuals teeth to become brittle, discolor, and weakened. There are three types of Dentinogenesis Imperfecta. Type I of Dentinogenesis Imperfecta is similar dental formalities usually an autosomal dominant trait with variable expressivity but can be recessive if the associated osteogenesis imperfecta is of recessive type. Type II of Dentinogenesis Imperfecta occurs in people without other inherited disorders (i.e. Osteogenesis imperfecta).It is an autosomal dominant trait. A few families with type II have progressive hearing loss in addition to dental abnormalities. I could not find any information on type III.
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