The phenotypic spectrum of X-linked hypophosphatemia (XLH) ranges from isolated hypophosphatemia to severe lower-extremity bowing. XLH frequently manifests in the first two years of life when lower-extremity bowing becomes evident with the onset of weight bearing; however, it sometimes is not manifest until adulthood, as previously unevaluated short stature. In adults, enthesopathy (calcification of the tendons, ligaments, and joint capsules) associated with joint pain and impaired mobility may be the initial presenting complaint. Persons with XLH are prone to spontaneous dental abscesses; sensorineural hearing loss has also been reported.

Autosomal recessive amelogenesis imperfecta pigmented hypomaturation type is characterized by enamel of normal thickness that is hypomineralized and has a mottled appearance. The slightly soft enamel detaches easily from the dentin, and radiographs show a lack of contrast between enamel and dentin (Witkop, 1989). Genetic Heterogeneity of the Hypomaturation Type of Amelogenesis Imperfecta See also AI2A2 (612529), caused by mutation in the MMP20 gene (604629); AI2A3 (613211), caused by mutation in the WDR72 gene (613214); and AI2A4 (614832), caused by mutation in the C4ORF26 gene (614829).

Amelogenesis imperfecta is a disorder of tooth development. This condition causes teeth to be unusually small, discolored, pitted or grooved, and prone to rapid wear and breakage. Other dental abnormalities are also possible. These defects, which vary among affected individuals, can affect both primary (baby) teeth and permanent (adult) teeth.\n\nResearchers have described at least 14 forms of amelogenesis imperfecta. These types are distinguished by their specific dental abnormalities and by their pattern of inheritance. Additionally, amelogenesis imperfecta can occur alone without any other signs and symptoms or it can occur as part of a syndrome that affects multiple parts of the body.

Any amelogenesis imperfecta in which the cause of the disease is a mutation in the WDR72 gene.

Any amelogenesis imperfecta in which the cause of the disease is a mutation in the ODAPH gene.

Autosomal recessive amelogenesis imperfecta of the pigmented hypomaturation type is characterized by enamel of normal thickness that is hypomineralized and has a mottled appearance. The slightly soft enamel detaches easily from the dentin, and radiographs show a lack of contrast between enamel and dentin (Witkop, 1989).

Hypomineralized amelogenesis imperfecta type IIIB (AI3B) is characterized by enamel that is reduced in mineral density and is thin, chipped, and absent in places (Smith et al., 2016).