Imperfect amelogenesis. Three cases report in an family

Frequency of imperfect amelogenesis (IA) varies in different world populations. There is no information on the frequency of this entity in Colombia. This report informs the consanguinity in 3 cases of IA, the mother 36 years old and her two children of 8 and 15 years old. The same condition was found in 4 mother's relatives. This corroborates a hereditary pattern of this condition. The initial treatment for these patients is preventive, controlling them periodically and keeping in mind the appropriate handling of oral hygiene habits. A balanced diet poor in sugar or cariogenic agents and frequent teeth fluorination are the techniques to strengthen enamel traces. Later on these patients must be rehabilitated to recover both aesthetic and teeth functions