Amelogenesis imperfecta: report of a successful transitional treatment in the mixed dentition.
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.
Pires Dos Santos
Ana Paula
AP
Department of Community and Preventive Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Rio de Janeiro State University, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. ana.paulapires@uol.com.br
Cabral
Camila Melo
CM
Moliterno
Luiz Flávio Martins
LF
Oliveira
Branca Heloisa de
BH
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