Amelogenesis imperfecta is a hereditary defect primarily affecting which dental tissue?

Amelogenesis imperfecta is a genetic disorder of enamel formation, producing thin, pitted, or soft discolored enamel on all teeth in both dentitions.Other options: Dentinogenesis imperfecta affects dentin; cementum and pulp are not the primary defect in amelogenesis imperfecta.Key exam takeaway: Amelogenesis imperfecta = enamel defect; dentinogenesis imperfecta = dentin defect.