Kernicterus, a severe complication of jaundice that can occur if an infant is left untreated, can cause the teeth to have ...

Archaeological research is increasingly focusing on teeth to reveal insights into ancient lives. Dental analysis uncovers details about diet, occupati ...

Increased tooth wear, enamel hypoplasia, and calculus suggest dietary stress during the village’s early role supplying urban Jerusalem, while later improvements reflect growing prosperity.

It is usually a harmless condition that only tends to develop before the teeth break through the gums. Another common cause is enamel hypoplasia. This condition occurs when a person’s teeth ...

Enamel hypoplasia is when tooth enamel doesn’t form properly, causing it to be thin, pitted and more prone to cavities. This is a common cause of white spots. If plaque on the teeth isn’t removed, it ...

Hypoplastic teeth, also known as enamel hypoplasia, is when your enamel has not formed properly or has formed incorrectly. There are many reasons why this might happen, including diseases ...

thin tooth enamel (dental enamel hypoplasia), moderate mental deficiency, speech delay, asthma, mildly altered blood sugar, and a history of recurring infections in infancy. The scientists ...

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Any part of the body can be affected by hypoplasia in both males and females. It happens when an organ or tissue, such as the heart or enamel of teeth, is underdeveloped. Hypoplasia is most commonly ...