Treatment of teeth in the esthetic zone in a patient with amelogenesis imperfecta using composite veneers and the clear matrix technique: A case report
Introduction. Restorative dental treatment of patients with a generalized form of amelogenesis imperfecta (AI) remains a challenge even today. The treatment approach is multidisciplinary and includes action of several dental disciplines such as restorative, orthodontic, and prosthetic denta...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Serbia, University of Defence, Belgrade
2016-01-01
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| Series: | Vojnosanitetski Pregled |
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| Online Access: | http://www.doiserbia.nb.rs/img/doi/0042-8450/2016/0042-84501500053B.pdf |
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| Summary: | Introduction. Restorative dental treatment of patients with a generalized
form of amelogenesis imperfecta (AI) remains a challenge even today. The
treatment approach is multidisciplinary and includes action of several dental
disciplines such as restorative, orthodontic, and prosthetic dental
specialties. Case report. A 18-year-old female patent was referred to the
Department of Restorative Dentistry and Periodontology at the Military
Medical Academy of Belgrade, Serbia. She was diagnosed with AI and formerly
had been treated for a long period of time at the Department of Pediatric
Dentistry and Orthodontics. Her primary concern upon arrival was discomfort
and concern for the esthetic appearance of the anterior teeth. The treatment
was done with the modified clear matrix technique used in composite veneer
restoration of teeth in the esthetic zone. Conclusion. Because fixed
prosthetic restoration with crowns, is the final treatment of AI patients it
involves severe tooth structure loss. The clear matrix method which was done
in this case allowed for greater comfort, functionality, simplicity, speed,
greater economic efficiency and tooth structure preservation. |
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| ISSN: | 0042-8450 2406-0720 |