Oral rehabilitation of a patient with amelogenesis imperfecta using removable overlay denture: a clinical report.
OBJECTIVE
The aim of this study was oral rehabilitation of 17-year old patient with amelogenesis imperfecta using removable overlay denture in order to satisfy her esthetic and functional expectations and enhance her self-image.


BACKGROUND
Amelogenesis imperfecta (AI) is a group of genetic disorders that primarily affect the quality and quantity of amelogenesis in both primary and permanent dentitions. The main clinical characteristics are severe attrition, tooth sensitivity and unesthetic appearance.


METHODS
This clinical report illustrates the oral rehabilitation of a 17-year-old girl with hypoplastic-hypomature type of AI with cobalt-chromium (Co-Cr) overlay removable partial denture (ORPD) that is one of the most economical and biocompatible replacements for noble metal and nickel-chromium (Ni-Cr) alloy.


CONCLUSIONS
The presented case report suggests that Co-Cr ORPD can be a good temporary or even permanent treatment option for AI patients with limited budget, low esthetic concerns or medical limitations.


CONCLUSIONS
There are major advantages in cast metal ORPDs; they are simpler, less traumatic and less expensive than fixed prosthetic options. This case report supports their use in patients with amelogenesis imperfecta.
Department of Prosthodontics, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
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Ghodsi
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Rasaeipour
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Vojdani
D000293:Adolescent; D000567:Amelogenesis Imperfecta / Q000145:classification / Q000150:complications / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D002858:Chromium Alloys; D003035:Cobalt; D003735:Dental Casting Technique; D003784:Dental Pulp Calcification / Q000209:etiology; D003779:Denture Design / Q000379:methods*; D003828:Denture, Overlay; D003832:Denture, Partial, Removable; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D050793:Orthodontic Extrusion; D014095:Tooth, Impacted / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy
D002858:Chromium Alloys; D003035:Cobalt