Restoring Esthetics and Function in a Patient with Amelogenesis Imperfecta - A Multidisciplinary Approach
Year: 2015
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: open occlusal relationship and decreased occlusal vertical dimension [15][16][17].Other dental anomalies associated with AI include, but are not limited to, multiple impacted teeth, congenitally missing teeth, open occlusal relationship, and taurodontism [1,[17][18][19].Historically, patients with AI have been treated with multiple extractions and the fabrication of complete dentures.Recently, several studies have illustrated the use of stainless steel crowns, adhesive casting, over denture, porcelain veneers, ceramics, and composite resin veneers to restore dentitions mutilated by severe attrition [20][21][22][23].The aim of this article is to outline the management of aesthetics and function with prosthetic approach in a patient with amelogenesis imperfecta of hypoplastic type accompanied with anodontia. Case ReportA 26-year old male patient reported to the department of Prosthodontics for replacement of missing teeth.He also complained of sensitivity to hot and cold, wear of posterior teeth and compromised masticatory function.The patient expressed dissatisfaction with the appearance of his teeth as they appeared yellowish in color.A detailed medical, dental and social history was obtained which revealed that his primary dentition was affected in the same manner.The patient's hair, skin and nails were normal.Extra oral examination had no abnormalities.The intraoral examination revealed missing upper anterior teeth 11, 12, 13,21,22,23, hypoplastic enamel surface and yellowish discoloration of the teeth (Figure 1).The tooth surfaces were rough with pitting.Attrition was present on the occlusal surfaces of all the molars due to which the vertical dimension was reduced (Figures 2 and 3).There was generalized loss of contact and contour of teeth.The enamel layer was
Source: Dentistry
Author: Neeraja Turagam
Institution: AIMST University
Language: English
Subfield: General Dentistry
Field: Dentistry
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W2107572088