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| Year : 2012 | Volume
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| Issue : 3 | Page : 185-189 |
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Esthetic and functional rehabilitation of a patient with Amelogenesis imperfecta
Radhika B Parekh, Omkar Shetty, Rubina Tabassum
Department of Prosthodontics, Dr. D. Y. Patil Dental College and Hospital, Nerul, Navi Mumbai, India
Correspondence Address:
Radhika B Parekh
Department of Prosthodontics, Dr. D. Y. Patil Dental College and Hospital, Nerul, Navi Mumbai
India
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DOI: 10.4103/2229-5194.113255
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Congenital and developmental disorders such as Amelogenesis imperfecta play a vital role in the overall development of a growing adult. The extensive destruction and unsightly appearance of the teeth often have a detrimental effect on the social skills and self-confidence of these patients. Prosthetic and restorative treatment in these patients aims at restoring function of the masticatory apparatus as well as enhancing its esthetic and visual appeal. A multidisciplinary approach is imperative for the successful rehabilitation and overall psychosocial wellbeing of the patient. This case report highlights the various stages of treatment for the complete rehabilitation of a young adult with Amelogenesis imperfecta.
Clinical Relevance to Interdisciplinary Dentistry
A multidisciplinary approach facilitates the complete functional, esthetic and psychological management of a patient with Amelogenesis imperfecta.
- Intentional endodontic treatment was carried out on the posterior teeth due to severe attrition on the occlusal surfaces.
- Crown lengthening procedures were undertaken in the maxillary and mandibular posterior regions to allow for sufficient crown height for restorations.
- Full-coverage lithium disilicate crowns for the anterior teeth and ceramo-metal crowns for the posterior teeth were indicated to fulfill the esthetic and functional demands of the patient.
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