Living with Dentin dysplasia
A rare inherited condition of tooth development that affects the dentin inside teeth and the roots.
Understanding Dentin dysplasia
Dentin is the layer under the tooth enamel. In dentin dysplasia it forms abnormally, which leads to abnormal tooth development. There are two subtypes, type I and type II. GARD lists onset any time in life.
Signs & symptoms
Symptoms vary from person to person. GARD lists these as the most common:
- Abnormal tooth shape
- Abnormal tooth enamel
- Extra noncancerous bone growths (exostoses)
- Higher bone density
Not everyone has every symptom. GARD's list comes from the Human Phenotype Ontology.
Diagnosis
- 1Talk with your doctor
Share the symptoms you've noticed, when they started and your family health history. Notes and photos can help.
- 2See a specialist
Specialists who may be involved include genetic specialists and gum, teeth and mouth specialists.
- 3Ask which tests can help
Your care team will decide which exams and tests can confirm the diagnosis.
Care & treatment
- Care team
- Genetic specialists (geneticists); Gum, teeth and mouth specialists (odontologists)
- Expert care
- Ask about multidisciplinary care centers for rare conditions
- Treatment
- GARD doesn't list specific treatments for this condition. Your care team will tailor care to your symptoms.
- Research
- Clinical trials and observational studies may be options. See the research section below.
General information, not medical advice. Your care team makes the decisions.
Everyday life
Living with a rare condition is easier with support.
- Connect with rare disease patient organizations for support
- Keep notes on symptoms, changes and questions for appointments
- Ask about patient registries that help research
- Look into financial aid and travel resources for care visits
Quick facts
GARD doesn't name a gene. It lists autosomal dominant inheritance, so a changed copy of the gene from one parent can be enough.
Also known as: dd; dentinal dysplasia; dentine dysplasia
Patient organizations
Rare-disease groups that can help
- Global GenesRare Diseases · United States
- National Organization for Rare DisordersRare Diseases · United States
- Genetic AllianceRare Diseases · United States
- RARE FoundationRare Diseases · United States
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