A Rare Case of Circumferential Plane-Form Enamel Hypoplasia in Anterior Dentition: Ghobashy Enamel Defect

Elghobashy, Mohamed M.; Elsonbaty, Nourhan A.; Amer, Hatem

doi:10.21608/adjc.2025.372649.1734

A Rare Case of Circumferential Plane-Form Enamel Hypoplasia in Anterior Dentition: Ghobashy Enamel Defect

Document Type : Case Reports

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¹ Undergraduate student at Faculty of Dentistry, Cairo University, Egypt

² Assistant lecturer of Oral Pathology, Faculty of Oral and Dental Medicine, Misr International University (MIU), Cairo, Egypt

³ Associate Professor of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Faculty of Dentistry, Cairo University, Egypt

10.21608/adjc.2025.372649.1734

Abstract

This case report describes a rare and previously undocumented dental anomaly involving hypoplastic enamel that peels off from the incisal one-third of the upper central incisors, affecting all anterior teeth. The patient, a 27-year-old medically free male with no associated syndromes or family history of similar conditions, presented with this unique enamel defect. Clinical examination revealed uniform enamel peeling without pain or caries, and radiographic findings showed no abnormalities in the underlying dentin or pulp. Given the rarity of such type of enamel hypoplasia, this case was challenging in diagnosis and understanding the causes that led to such unique presentation. The patient was reassured and was offered the following treatment options, either conservative approaches such as composite build-up or more advanced restorative solutions such as ceramic crowns to restore aesthetics and function. This report underscores the importance of recognizing rare dental anomalies and contributes valuable insights into the diagnosis and management of enamel defects.

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