Restorative Treatment of Amelogenesis Imperfecta with Prefabricated Composite Veneers

Abstract

This case report presents the use of prefabricated composite veneers for restorative treatment of amelogenesis imperfecta (AI). This technique bridges the gap between a conventional direct technique and a conventional indirect technique and introduces an alternative semidirect restorative technique for AI patients. The aim of this case report is to describe restoration of a young girl with severe AI using prefabricated composite veneers and to discuss the benefits and limitations of this technique compared to the alternative restorative techniques.

Managing vertical dimensions in patients with Amelogenesis Imperfecta: A case report

“…An example of innovative management would be prefabricated composite veneers which can be done in a single visit and require minimal removal of tooth structure. 19 Fortunately, the presented case had access to prosthodontic management. Thus, the failing posterior restorations could be replaced with crowns which have a high clinical success rate in teeth affected by AI.…”

“…Thus, more innovative management solutions need to be explored in these circumstances. An example of innovative management would be prefabricated composite veneers which can be done in a single visit and require minimal removal of tooth structure 19 . Fortunately, the presented case had access to prosthodontic management.…”

Peg-Shaped Lateral Incisors Treated with Ceramic Three-Quarter Crown

“…But, as the patient was young, it would be invasive towards the pulp vitality because of the tooth version. A treatment alternative could have been a prefabricated veneer [ 11 ] as it is a minimal invasive approach which performs the shape and color. Some situations do not require preparation.…”

Role of digitalization in smile designing: A review

“…[7] Challenges often faced by a dentist in cases requiring esthetic restorative treatment include lack of bonding efficiency due to lack of sound enamel or dentin in patients presenting with amelogenesis or dentinogenesis imperfecta, respectively. [8] Amelogenesis imperfecta (AI) is a genetic disease caused by mutation of the genes involved in the presecretory, secretory, and maturation stages of enamel formation. [9,10] The mutation can affect both the primary and permanent dentitions and can be passed on from parents to children or develop in individuals with no family history.…”