title: Amelogenesis imperfecta: report of a successful transitional treatment in the mixed dentition.
abstract: The term amelogenesis imperfecta is applied to a clinically heterogeneous group of hereditary disorders that interfere with the normal development of dental enamel. These disorders cause a deficiency in the enamel's quantity and/or the quality that may result in poor dental esthetics. The purpose of this paper was to describe a case of hypoplastic amelogenesis imperfecta in an 8-year-old girl whose dissatisfaction with the appearance of her teeth led to impaired social functioning. Since the patient was in the mixed dentition stage, a temporary treatment aiming to improve dental esthetics, preserve oral function, and allow for the recovery of the patient's self-confidence was performed by a multidisciplinary team.
authors.affiliation: Department of Community and Preventive Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Rio de Janeiro State University, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. ana.paulapires@uol.com.br
authors.forename: Ana Paula
authors.initials: AP
authors.lastname: Pires Dos Santos
authors.forename: Camila Melo
authors.initials: CM
authors.lastname: Cabral
authors.forename: Luiz Flávio Martins
authors.initials: LF
authors.lastname: Moliterno
authors.forename: Branca Heloisa de
authors.initials: BH
authors.lastname: Oliveira
mesh_terms: D000567:Amelogenesis Imperfecta / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D002648:Child; D003442:Crowns; D003801:Dental Veneers; D003818:Dentition, Mixed; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D005260:Female; D005893:Gingivoplasty; D006801:Humans; D009967:Orthodontic Appliances; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D012649:Self Concept; D014061:Tongue Habits / Q000628:therapy