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Dental Enamel Hypoplasia MeSH Descriptor Data 2024


MeSH Heading
Dental Enamel Hypoplasia
Tree Number(s)
C07.650.800.295.625
C07.793.700.295.625
C16.131.850.800.295.625
Unique ID
D003744
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D003744
Scope Note
An acquired or hereditary condition due to deficiency in the formation of tooth enamel (AMELOGENESIS). It is usually characterized by defective, thin, or malformed DENTAL ENAMEL. Risk factors for enamel hypoplasia include gene mutations, nutritional deficiencies, diseases, and environmental factors.
Entry Version
DENT ENAMEL HYPOPLASIA
Entry Term(s)
Enamel Agenesis
Enamel Hypoplasia
Enamel Hypoplasia, Dental
Hypoplasia, Dental Enamel
Hypoplastic Enamel
Public MeSH Note
66; was ENAMEL HYPOPLASIA 1965
History Note
66; was ENAMEL HYPOPLASIA 1965
Date Established
1966/01/01
Date of Entry
1999/01/01
Revision Date
2022/05/23
Dental Enamel Hypoplasia Preferred
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