Osteogenesis Imperfecta

Osteogenesis imperfecta refers to a group of genetic disorders that affects the bones, make them weak, and lead to easy fracture. It is caused due to the presence of defective genes in the individual that affect how the body produces collagen.

Osteogenesis imperfecta is a heritable disorder caused by mutations in the gene for type I collagen. The Sillence classification of osteogenesis imperfecta (types I through IV) is based on clinical...

OSTEOGENESIS imperfecta

Learn about Osteogenesis Imperfecta, its symptoms, types, and treatments, along with my personal journey and how I help others through adaptive fitness.

Michaela Davert, 25, was born with osteogenesis imperfecta Type III, a condition that makes people more susceptible to breaking and fracturing bones. Now she's using social media to educate others about the condition.

Osteogenesis Imperfecta

Types There are four different genes responsible for collagen production These combinations produce eight types of brittle bone disease, labeled as type 1 through type 8 The first four types are the most common The last four types are extremely rare and most are subtypes of type 4

dentinogenesis imperfecta: an opalescent blue-gray to yellow-brown discoloration caused by discolored dentin shining through the translucent weak enamel; affects both primary and permanent teeth; seen in patients with osteogenesis imperfecta