This clinical report describes a noninvasive approach for the treatment of a patient diagnosed with amelogenesis imperfecta (AI) and severe anterior open bite. The patient's functional and esthetic expectations were successfully met with a transitional overlay removable partial denture.Amelogenesis imperfecta (AI) is an inherited disease that disturbs the formation of enamel.1,2 There are three types of AI: hypoplasia, hypocalcification, and hypomaturation.
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