ABSTRACT
Amelogenesis imperfecta (AI) encompasses a complicated group of hereditary conditions
that cause developmental alterations in the structure of the enamel in the absence
of a systemic disorder. AI primarily affects the quality and/or quantity of dental
enamel, and it may affect all or only some of the teeth in the primary and/or permanent
dentition. This clinical report describes the oral rehabilitation of a 21-year-old
man diagnosed with hypomaturation-type AI. He presented with discolored and mutilated
teeth. Cephalometrically, the patient has skeletal class II malocclusion due to mandibular
deficiency considered as a result of maxillary constriction. The interdisciplinary
approach was followed because of the complex needs of the patient. The aim of treatment
was to restore aesthetics, improve malocclusion and masticatory function. Aesthetic
and functional expectations were met with metal ceramic restorations. In this report,
the interdisciplinary approach for a patient with AI and a malocclusion is described.
(Eur J Dent 2011;5:220-228)
Key words:
Amelogenesis imperfect - Interdisciplinary study - Orthodontic appliance