A Rare Case of Circumferential Plane-Form Enamel Hypoplasia in Anterior Dentition: Ghobashy Enamel Defect | ||||
| Advanced Dental Journal | ||||
| Volume 7, Issue 3, July 2025, Page 407-410 PDF (364.81 K) | ||||
| Document Type: Case Reports | ||||
| DOI: 10.21608/adjc.2025.372649.1734 | ||||
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| Authors | ||||
Mohamed M. Elghobashy1; Nourhan A. Elsonbaty   2; Hatem Amer3
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| 1Undergraduate student at Faculty of Dentistry, Cairo University, Egypt | ||||
| 2Assistant lecturer of Oral Pathology, Faculty of Oral and Dental Medicine, Misr International University (MIU), Cairo, Egypt | ||||
| 3Associate Professor of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Faculty of Dentistry, Cairo University, Egypt | ||||
| Abstract | ||||
| This case report describes a rare and previously undocumented dental anomaly involving hypoplastic enamel that peels off from the incisal one-third of the upper central incisors, affecting all anterior teeth. The patient, a 27-year-old medically free male with no associated syndromes or family history of similar conditions, presented with this unique enamel defect. Clinical examination revealed uniform enamel peeling without pain or caries, and radiographic findings showed no abnormalities in the underlying dentin or pulp. Given the rarity of such type of enamel hypoplasia, this case was challenging in diagnosis and understanding the causes that led to such unique presentation. The patient was reassured and was offered the following treatment options, either conservative approaches such as composite build-up or more advanced restorative solutions such as ceramic crowns to restore aesthetics and function. This report underscores the importance of recognizing rare dental anomalies and contributes valuable insights into the diagnosis and management of enamel defects. | ||||
| Keywords | ||||
| Enamel; Hypoplasia; Esthetics; Anterior Teeth | ||||
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