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Dentinogenesis Imperfecta MeSH Descriptor Data 2026


MeSH Heading
Dentinogenesis Imperfecta
Tree Number(s)
C07.650.800.270
C07.793.700.270
C16.131.850.800.270
Unique ID
D003811
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D003811
Scope Note
An autosomal dominant disorder of tooth development characterized by opalescent dentin resulting in discoloration of the teeth. The dentin develops poorly with low mineral content while the pulp canal is obliterated.
Entry Term(s)
Capdepont Teeth
Dentinogenesis Imperfecta 1
Dentinogenesis Imperfecta without Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Dentinogenesis Imperfecta, Shields Type 2
Dentinogenesis Imperfecta, Shields Type II
Hereditary Opalescent Dentin
Opalescent Dentin
Opalescent Teeth without Osteogenesis Imperfecta
See Also
Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Public MeSH Note
65
History Note
65
Date Introduced
1965/01/01
Last Updated
2021/03/05
Dentinogenesis Imperfecta Preferred
Hereditary Opalescent Dentin Narrower
Opalescent Dentin Narrower
Dentinogenesis Imperfecta without Osteogenesis Imperfecta Narrower
Dentinogenesis Imperfecta 1 Narrower
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