Hypomature dental enamel

What it means

A form of hypomineralization of enamel characterized by a chalky appearance of the enamel with orange, brown, or white color.

Radiographically there is normal thickness of enamel and the enamel is slightly more radiolucent than dentin.

Rare diseases that can present with this1

The range is how often this sign appears among people diagnosed with each disease — it is not a probability of having any of them. Many of these signs also occur in common, non-rare conditions. A sign on this page is a conversation to have with a clinician, not a conclusion.

Part of the broader category

Also called: Immature tooth enamel · Soft teeth · Soft tooth enamel