Enamel renal syndrome (ERS) is a rare, commonly misdiagnosed condition that results in amelogenesis imperfecta and nephrocalcinosis and can lead to renal impairment in adulthood. This case history report describes a multidisciplinary dental management approach in a young adult patient with ERS.

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