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Clinical Insights Into Linear Enamel Hypoplasia: A Case Report.

Cureus · Gowda Venkatesha RR, Rajaram Mohan K · 2026-09-15

Linear enamel hypoplasia involves defective enamel formation that creates visible bands on tooth surfaces, with causes including genetic factors, poor nutrition, and childhood illnesses. The condition results in permanent enamel changes whose severity depends on the underlying cause and the patient's age when it develops.

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