Case Report of Osteogenesis Imperfecta

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  • 骨形成不全症の1症例について

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Osteogenesis imperfecta (OGI) is a rare genetic disease which, as a result of a disorder in the formation of the organic stroma of the bone due to a defect in osteogenic function, induces brittle bones, whereby only weak forces bring about multiple, repeated pathological fractures.<BR>This disease is thought to entail various problems with regards to carrying out pediatric dentistry due to the ease with which bones may be fractured.<BR>We report here the findings obtained as a result of the careful examination of a 1-year-3-month-old girl encountered in our practice and who was diagnosed as having osteogenesis imperfecta.<BR>1) Out of the three major symptoms for osteogenesis imperfecta, this case showed signs of fragile bones and blue scleras, but did not reveal signs of deafness.<BR>2) There was retardation in system growth and development.<BR>3) Aside from a high level of alkaline phosphatase, there were no notable abnormalities revealed in the biochemical blood tests.<BR>4) Dentinogenesis imperfecta was observed throughout the erupted teeth.<BR>5) There was a definite improvement in cooperation with each visit to the clinic.

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