Dental dysplasia is a rare condition that affects the formation of dentin. Dentin is a mineralized layer of a tooth. Dental dysplasia refers to the lack of development of the dentin and tooth root. It generally results in an odd tooth formation.
According to the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, this condition is quite rare – it affects one person in every 100,000. Because it is an autosomal dominant trait, dental dysplasia can occur in the baby or permanent teeth as either type-I or type-II. Type-I is known as radicular dysplasia. This condition affects the roots of teeth. Type-II, also known as coronal dysplasia, affects the tooth crown.
Type-I dental dysplasia
The type-I of this condition doesn’t change the appearance of the tooth. However, there might be a brownish hue. This condition occurs due to poor or nonexistent root development. The diagnostic procedure used to check for this condition is the x-rays test.
This condition can result in a delayed eruption of teeth. Due to the abnormal growth of the dentin, there is a reduced pulp space in the tooth. This space might not even exist in baby teeth affected by this condition. All this can result in early loss of teeth and overall heightened susceptibility to trauma – falling or getting a blow on the face may cause the tooth to come out.
The treatment for type-I dental dysplasia might be a challenging procedure, according to the Contemporary Clinical Dentistry. The best way is to remain on top of oral hygiene and your time to select the dental treatment. An endodontist may be the right person to treat this condition.
Type-II dental dysplasia
Type-II dental dysplasia generally affects baby teeth. Those teeth become translucent or start showing different colors. It is mainly due to the absence or elimination of pulp chambers. In adults, this condition doesn’t change the appearance of teeth, but the pulp chambers may appear flame-shaped. There are usually pulp stones, which are calcifications. Due to the improperly formed dentin under the enamel, the tooth is generally at a higher risk of wearing out or loss. It may necessitate implants or dentures to replace the missing tooth.
Depending on how much tooth has been affected by the condition determines the type of treatment you will get. Your dentist will run several diagnostic procedures to determine the right treatment.
Dental dysplasia doesn’t change the appearance of the teeth, so you can take care of the affected tooth just as you do for the other teeth. You will need to make sure to brush and floss your teeth on daily basis. A tooth affected by dental dysplasia will not become problematic in most cases when you take good care of it. Preventing tooth decay will not cause this tooth to become susceptible to falling out.
You will also need to visit your dentist biannually. These visits will help your dentist know the problem before it makes any impact. The dentist will also tell you whether or not you need treatment for this condition.
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