Amelogenesis imperfecta—a prosthetic rehabilitation: A clinical report☆,☆☆,★
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CLINICAL REPORT
A 7-year-old boy who suffered from considerable sensitivity and was very self-conscious about the appearance of his teeth was referred to the department of pediatric dentistry for treatment. He was diagnosed with hereditary amelogenesis imperfecta. On examination, the patient had mixed dentition; first molars and permanent incisors had erupted, the teeth were found to possess little enamel, and crowns were thin and short. The child had good oral hygiene, was caries-free, and did not exhibit any
SUMMARY
The rehabilitation of amelogenesis imperfecta in a child must take into account the development of the child’s teeth, the health of the periodontal tissues, and the mandibular and maxillary growth. As demonstrated in this clinical report, this was performed in 2 stages.
The immediate temporary treatment, during the period of mixed dentition, is designed to reduce sensitivity in the teeth, prevent attrition of erupting teeth, and restore appearance and masticatory function. During this first
Acknowledgements
We wish to thank the firm having produced the prosthesis in the laboratory (Société Pfeffer), Professor D. Bois, and the Hospices Civils de Lyon for their financial support.
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J Prosthet Dent 1999;82:130-1.