Minimally destructive management of amelogenesis imperfecta and hypodontia with bleaching and bonding.
Amelogenesis imperfecta has a prevalence of 1:700 to 1:14,000, according to the populations studied and hypodontia has around 4.6-6.3% prevalence within the permanent dentitions of Caucasian European populations. Traditional treatment methods for these conditions include veneers and conventional bridges, which are invasive and unnecessarily destructive of remaining tooth tissue. The authors describe how, with the non-destructive use of bleaching, bonding and adhesive bridges, it is possible to achieve a reasonable aesthetic result in a practical way.


CONCLUSIONS
Amelogenesis imperfecta and missing teeth are common and significant clinical problems. General dental practitioners and specialists should be aware of effective, but minimally destructive, methods of treatment.
Nathwani
Neil S
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King's College London Dental Institute at Guy's Hospital, London, UK.
Kelleher
Martin
M
D000567:Amelogenesis Imperfecta / Q000628:therapy*; D000848:Anodontia / Q000628:therapy*; D003188:Composite Resins / Q000737:chemistry; D001840:Dental Bonding; D003764:Dental Materials / Q000737:chemistry; D003801:Dental Veneers; D003779:Denture Design; D016379:Denture, Partial, Fixed, Resin-Bonded; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D005260:Female; D009050:Fluorosis, Dental / Q000628:therapy; D019214:Gingival Overgrowth / Q000601:surgery; D005890:Gingivectomy; D006801:Humans; D007180:Incisor / Q000002:abnormalities; D008437:Maxilla; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D014073:Tooth Bleaching / Q000379:methods; D055815:Young Adult
D003188:Composite Resins; D003764:Dental Materials