Dental dysplasia

Definition

Definition

Dental dysplasia is the alteration of the development of the structure and color of baby teeth, as well as permanent teeth.

Classification

Dysplasia is considered to be:

  • Simple, when the anatomy of the tooth remains normal.
  • Complex, when there is destruction gradually causing the normal tooth shape to disappear.

Cause

Cause

The different causes of the different types of dysplasia are:

  • Congenital dysplasia: disorder of the formation of the germ of the dent, due to maternal illness during pregnancy
  • Acquired dysplasia: modification and alteration of the enamel and the dentine of the baby tooth (and sometimes the permanent tooth), due to a chronic infection of the tooth.

Treatment

Treatment

Treatments for dental dysplasia include:

  • Frequent brushing of teeth.
  • The application of composite (a substance whose role is to protect the surface of the tooth) can sometimes delay the destruction of the enamel.
  • In the event of permanent damage to the shape of the tooth, the installation of a crown is sometimes necessary.
  • Change in oral flora (change in pH: acidity).
  • Vitamin supplementation (extra vitamin intake).
  • Mineral supplementation.