Osteogenesis imperfecta

Abstract

Osteogenesis imperfecta is an inherited disorder of the connective tissue. The extreme bone fragility seen in patients suffering from osteogenesis imperfecta pose a series of problems with regard to behavior management and rendering of quality dental treatment. Presented here a case of a four year old child suffering from osteogenesis imperfecta.

Keywords

• Blue sclerae
• bone fragility
• osteogenesis imperfecta