AMELOGENESIS IMPERFECTA: A CLINICAL REPORT

AIM: This clinical case report describes the oral rehabilitation of a young adult female patient diagnosed with hypoplastic Amelogenesis imperfecta. SUMMARY: Amelogenesis Imperfecta is a hereditary condition that affects the formation of the enamel mineralization process of both the primary and secondary dentition. It is clinically and genetically heterogeneous group of condition that affects both the quantity and quality of the enamel structure resulting in extensive loss of tooth tissue, poor esthetics and tooth sensitivity. The main objective for the selected treatment was to enhance the esthetics, and restoring masticatory function. Treatment was divided into phases which included removal of impacted canine, lengthening of the maxillary and mandibular clinical crowns, and placement of anterior and posterior crowns.