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odontogenesis imperfecta

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odontogenesis /odon·to·gen·e·sis/ (o-don″to-jen´ĕ-sis) the origin and histogenesis of the teeth.odontogenet´ic
odontogenesis imperfec´ta  dentinogenesis imperfecta.

odontogenesis im·per·fec·ta (mpr-fkt)
n.
An odontogenic developmental anomaly characterized by deficient formation of enamel and dentin causing the affected teeth to exhibit a marked reduction in radiopacity so that unusually large pulp chambers with thin enamel and dentin are seen.

odontogenesis imperfecta.
odontogenesis (ōdon´tōjen´sis),
n the process of tooth formation.
odontogenesis imperfecta,
n a generic term that includes simultaneous defects in epithelial and mesenchymal tissue involved in tooth development.

odontogenesis
the origin and development of the teeth.

odontogenesis imperfecta
dentinogenesis imperfecta.


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