Amelogenesis imperfecta, hypoplastic type associated with some dental abnormalities: a case report.
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.
Canger
Emin Murat
EM
Department of Oral Diagnosis and Radiology, Faculty of Dentistry, Ondokuz Mayis University, Samsun, Turkey. emcanger@omu.edu.tr
Celenk
Peruze
P
Yenísey
Murat
M
Odyakmaz
Selcen Zeynep
SZ
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
D003776:Dental Porcelain