Enamel defects, notably hypoplasia, are more than just cosmetic concerns. Recent studies have unveiled a potential link between such defects and an increased susceptibility to dental caries. This book delves into how imperfect enamel sites, including hypoplasia and hypocalcification, can serve as prime real estate for cariogenic bacteria, offering an environment conducive to their adhesion and proliferation. Most alarmingly, these bacteria find refuge deep within these defects, close to exposed dentin. This proximity hastens the development of dental caries, posing a silent threat to dental health. Dive in to uncover the intricate dance between enamel defects and dental decay.
