title: Amelogenesis imperfecta, hypoplastic type associated with some dental abnormalities: a case report.
abstract: Amelogenesis imperfecta (AI) is a hereditary disorder expressing a group of conditions that cause developmental alterations in the structure of enamel. AI is a serious problem that reduces oral health-related quality of life and causes some physiological problems. The treatment of patients with AI may upgrade the quality of life and reinforce their self-esteem. Among the treatment options for AI, full-mouth metal reinforced porcelain restoration constitutes an important alternative because of its properties. This paper presents a case of AI of the hypoplastic rough type associated with a group of dental anomalies, and describes the prosthetic management of the patient. A 26-year-old female patient presented with a chief complaint of discolored teeth. Clinical and radiographic examination of the patient confirmed the diagnosis of rough pattern hypoplastic AI. The patient was treated with full-mouth metal reinforced porcelain fixed bridge. The adaptation of the temporomandibular joints and masticatory muscles was carefully observed periodically during 4 months and, after this period, the patient tolerated well her new vertical dimension. The patient received instructions on cleansing of the subpontic and interproximal areas. Follow-up visits were scheduled at 3 months and then at 6 months. No esthetic or functional problems were seen after the follow up period.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral Diagnosis and Radiology, Faculty of Dentistry, Ondokuz Mayis University, Samsun, Turkey. emcanger@omu.edu.tr
authors.forename: Emin Murat
authors.initials: EM
authors.lastname: Canger
authors.forename: Peruze
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Celenk
authors.forename: Murat
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Yenísey
authors.forename: Selcen Zeynep
authors.initials: SZ
authors.lastname: Odyakmaz
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000567:Amelogenesis Imperfecta / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D003743:Dental Enamel / Q000002:abnormalities; D003776:Dental Porcelain; D003779:Denture Design; D003824:Denture, Complete; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D010510:Periodontal Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy*; D014070:Tooth / Q000473:pathology; D014075:Tooth Discoloration / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D014095:Tooth, Impacted / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D003776:Dental Porcelain