title: Full mouth rehabilitation of a patient with amelogenesis imperfecta: a case report.
abstract: Amelogenesis imperfecta (AI) is a hereditary disorder expressing a group of conditions which cause developmental alterations in the structure of enamel. This disorder has an adverse impact on oral health and also hampers the quality of life of the individual causing physiologic problems. The treatment of such patients would not only upgrade their quality-of-life, but also improve their self-esteem. The correction of such severely worn out dentition may require extensive restorative treatment to achieve appropriate results. It is important to identify the factors that contribute to the excessive wear and loss of vertical dimension. The correction of the defects has to be done without violating the biologic or mechanical principles. Full mouth rehabilitation in such patients improves esthetics, function and comfort. The following case report presents a systematic approach in rehabilitating a case of AI hypoplastic type using full mouth metal reinforced porcelain restorations.
authors.affiliation: Reader, Department of Prosthodontics, Anil Neerukonda Institute of Dental Sciences, Vishakapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Rajesh
authors.affiliation: Reader, Department of Prosthodontics, Subbaiah Institute of Dental Sciences, Shimoga, Karnataka, India.
authors.forename: Maruthi
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Prasad
authors.affiliation: Senior Lecturer, Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, DA Pandu Memorial RV Dental College, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
authors.forename: Sindhu
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Haldal
keywords: Amelogenesis imperfecta; full mouth rehabilitation; occlusal wear; vertical dimension