Non-invasive rehabilitation of hypoplastic amelogenesis imperfecta of a 14-year-old child

• Main Authors: Majda Taher Elfseyie (Author), Suha Ali Alfirjani (Author), Bobaker Eed Said (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications, 2022-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
• Online Access: Connect to this object online.
• Notes: 2580-6548; 2541-321X; 10.4103/SDJ.SDJ_23_22
• Keywords: amelogenesis imperfect; composite resin; enamel defect; non-invasive technique; Dentistry; RK1-715
• Source: Scientific Dental Journal, Vol 6, Iss 2, Pp 94-100 (2022)

Background: Amelogenesis imperfecta is a rare developmental disorder. This condition can be quantitative as the hypoplastic type or qualitative as the hypomineralized hypomatured type. Case Report: This is the first clinical reported case in a 14-year-old Libyan female. It describes the oral management of hypoplastic amelogenesis imperfecta using a non-invasive technique. Management aims to reduce teeth sensitivity, improve esthetics, preserve the vertical dimension of occlusion, and restore masticatory function. Satisfactory results were performed with a more preservative restoration with less expensive treatment. Follow-up observation was designed every 6 months to preserve tooth structure and to prevent excessive wear until the patient reached a suitable age for crown coverage. Conclusion: The clinical significance of such a case is to shed light on the importance of early detection and diagnosis that will help choose an appropriate treatment plan to preserve teeth structure until a crown replacement is reached. Additionally, an increase in the knowledge of general practitioners regarding the early intervention approach of these cases and their effect on treatment outcomes is also provided.