title: Restoring function and esthetics in a patient with amelogenesis imperfecta.
abstract: Amelogenesis imperfecta is a rare dental disease and presents a major challenge to the dentist. With the tremendous advances in the field of esthetic dentistry, especially in bonding to dentin, it is today possible to restore function and esthetics to an acceptable level. The need for full crown preparation has been decreased to an absolute minimum. A case of amelogenesis imperfecta, complicated by a malocclusion, is presented. A combination of periodontal treatment and resin-bonded porcelain onlays and nobel alloys resulted in a highly successful outcome. The virtual absence of enamel was overcome with the aid of dentin bonding.
authors.affiliation: Department of Restorative Dentistry, University of Pretoria Faculty of Dentistry, Republic of South Africa.
authors.forename: J C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Nel
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Pretorius
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Weber
authors.forename: J T
authors.initials: JT
authors.lastname: Marais
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000567:Amelogenesis Imperfecta / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D016556:Crown Lengthening; D003442:Crowns; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D006801:Humans; D007284:Inlays; D008297:Male; D008312:Malocclusion, Angle Class II / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D008334:Mandible / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008437:Maxilla / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D017090:Occlusal Splints; D010519:Periodontium / Q000601:surgery; D011859:Radiography