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Management of Amelogenesis Imperfecta in Childhood: Two Case Reports

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  • Mirja Möhn

    (Dental Clinic, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Justus Liebig University, Schlangenzahl 14, 35392 Giessen, Germany)

  • Julia Camilla Bulski

    (Dental Clinic, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Justus Liebig University, Schlangenzahl 14, 35392 Giessen, Germany)

  • Norbert Krämer

    (Dental Clinic, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Justus Liebig University, Schlangenzahl 14, 35392 Giessen, Germany)

  • Alexander Rahman

    (Department of Conservative Dentistry, Periodontology and Preventive Dentistry, Hannover Medical School, Carl-Neuberg-Strasse 1, 30625 Hannover, Germany)

  • Nelly Schulz-Weidner

    (Dental Clinic, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Justus Liebig University, Schlangenzahl 14, 35392 Giessen, Germany)

Abstract

Amelogenesis imperfecta (AI) is defined as an interruption of enamel formation due to genetic inheritance. To prevent malfunction of the masticatory system and an unaesthetic appearance, various treatment options are described. While restoration with a compomer in the anterior region and stainless steel crowns in the posterior region is recommended for deciduous dentition, the challenges when treating such structural defects in mixed or permanent dentition are changing teeth and growing jaw, allowing only temporary restoration. The purpose of this case report is to demonstrate oral rehabilitation from mixed to permanent dentition. The dentition of a 7-year-old patient with AI type I and a 12-year-old patient with AI type II was restored under general anesthesia to improve their poor aesthetics and increase vertical dimension, which are related to problems with self-confidence and reduced oral health quality of life. These two cases show the complexity of dental care for structural anomalies of genetic origin and the challenges in rehabilitating the different phases of dentition.

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  • Mirja Möhn & Julia Camilla Bulski & Norbert Krämer & Alexander Rahman & Nelly Schulz-Weidner, 2021. "Management of Amelogenesis Imperfecta in Childhood: Two Case Reports," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(13), pages 1-9, July.
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