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Broken down 55 to subgingival level and hypomineralization and hypoplasia of 54 and 64.
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In the maxillary arch, the first primary molars had hypomineralized and hypoplastic enamel defects with 54 more severely affected with rough and irregular surface, which had a yellow brown discolouration (Figure 1).
The lower arch.
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The upper incisors had mild enamel opacity on the labial surfaces and 53 showed enamel pitting (Figure 2).
Photograph showing the enamel hypomineralization affecting the labial surface of the upper anterior teeth, hypoplasia in 72, and hypomineralization in 64 and 74.
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The mandibular arch had a normal number of teeth and the primary molars appear more yellowish in colour (Figure 3).
OPG radiograph.
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The patient's general dental practitioner sent an orthopantomogram (OPG) radiograph (Figure 4) and we have taken bitewing radiographs for caries assessment and diagnosis.
Upper arch, posttreatment.
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The planned treatment was done under local anaesthesia over several visits (Figures 5 and 6).
Lower arch, posttreatment.
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The planned treatment was done under local anaesthesia over several visits (Figures 5 and 6).