Enamel hypoplasia in dog: Case report

Abstract

The dental enamel is the most mineralized tissue from the body, providing coating and protection to the teeth. Its primary structural components are ameloblasts which, individually, are actually very sensitive structures. Whenever there is an injury to the amelogenesis we observe defects in the enamel. Enamel hypoplasia happens when there is a defective formation of its organic matrix, leading to irregularities on the enamel’s surface and changes in its color. The diagnosis of this condition is based on clinical observation, and the treatment is restoration, which is aimed at decreasing dental sensitivity. The goal of this paper is to review a case of a female canine patient, diagnosed with enamel hypoplasia treated at Veterinary School Clinic Marcos Vinicius Tranquílim of the State University of Midwest. The case was conducted with a surgical periodontal treatment and a dental restoration, with the hopes of improving the quality of the patient's life.