Treatment of teeth in the esthetic zone in a patient with amelogenesis imperfecta using composite veneers and the clear matrix technique: A case report.
BACKGROUND
Restorative dental treatment of patients with a generalized form of amelogenesis imperfecta (AI) remains a challenge even today. The treatment approach is multidisciplinary and includes action of several dental disciplines such as restorative, orthodontic, and prosthetic dental specialties.


METHODS
A 18-year-old female patent was referred to the Department of Restorative Dentistry and Periodontology at the Military Medical Academy of Belgrade, Serbia. She was diagnosed with Al and formerly had been treated for a long period of time at the Department of Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics. Her primary concern upon arrival was discomfort and concern for the esthetic appearance of the anterior teeth. The treatment was done with the modified clear matrix technique used in composite veneer restoration of teeth in the esthetic zone.


CONCLUSIONS
Because fixed prosthetic restoration with crowns, is the final treatment of AI patients it involves severe tooth structure loss. The clear matrix method which was done in this case allowed for greater comfort, functionality, simplicity, speed, greater economic efficiency and tooth structure preservation.
Aleksandar
A
Bogosavljević
Vanja
V
Misina
Jovana
J
Jordacević
Milka
M
Abazović
Smiljka
S
Dukić
Ljubisa
L
Ristić
Dragana
D
Daković
D000293:Adolescent; D000567:Amelogenesis Imperfecta / Q000628:therapy*; D003764:Dental Materials; D003801:Dental Veneers; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans
D003764:Dental Materials