The effect of Angelman syndrome on enamel and dentin mineralization.

Aims: To analyze the mineralization and ion content in deciduous, permanent teeth of Angelman syndrome in comparison to match-paired teeth from normal children.

Methods: Three deciduous teeth and a third molar and a mesiodens extracted during routine dental treatment and their match-paired normal teeth were examined using energy dispersive X-ray spectrometer program under a scanning electron microscope.

Results: The morphology of the enamel and dentin of Angelman syndrome (AS) teeth was similar to normal but the thickness of the enamel of deciduous canine and permanent teeth was reduced.