title: Conservative treatment for amelogenesis imperfecta: a case report.
abstract: Amelogenesis imperfecta is a hereditary condition that can alter the thickness, color, and shape of tooth enamel. Recent adhesive materials and techniques have provided less invasive treatment options. This case report presents the treatment of a patient whose anterior teeth had color alterations, white spots, pits, and shape defects. Using a more conservative technique, the mandibular and maxillary anterior teeth were restored using veneer direct composite restorations. After 6 years, the restorations demonstrated no deterioration, and no pathology was seen in association with the rehabilitation.
authors.forename: Roberto Elias
authors.initials: RE
authors.lastname: Campos
authors.forename: Andrea Dolores Correia
authors.initials: AD
authors.lastname: Miranda Valdivia
authors.forename: Paulo Cesar de Freitas
authors.initials: PC
authors.lastname: Santos-Filho
authors.forename: Murilo de Souza
authors.initials: Mde S
authors.lastname: Menezes
authors.forename: Osmir Batista
authors.initials: OB
authors.lastname: de Oliveira Junior
authors.forename: Carlos Jose
authors.initials: CJ
authors.lastname: Soares
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000567:Amelogenesis Imperfecta / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D003188:Composite Resins / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent / Q000379:methods*; D003801:Dental Veneers; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D014075:Tooth Discoloration / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery
chemical_list: D003188:Composite Resins