Rehabilitation of a patient with amelogenesis imperfecta using all-ceramic crowns: a clinical report

J Prosthet Dent. 2007 Aug;98(2):85-8. doi: 10.1016/S0022-3913(07)60041-9.

Abstract

This article presents a patient with amelogenesis imperfecta rehabilitated with all-ceramic crowns following surgical and orthodontic intervention. The 6-year evaluation of the esthetics and function of the restorations showed evidence of isolated pulp exposure and crown fractures in the posterior areas.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Amelogenesis Imperfecta / diagnostic imaging
  • Amelogenesis Imperfecta / rehabilitation*
  • Crown Lengthening
  • Crowns*
  • Dental Materials / chemistry
  • Dental Materials / therapeutic use*
  • Dental Porcelain / chemistry
  • Dental Porcelain / therapeutic use*
  • Dental Restoration Failure*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Esthetics, Dental
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Malocclusion / therapy
  • Radiography
  • Root Canal Therapy / methods

Substances

  • Dental Materials
  • In-Ceram Zirconia
  • Dental Porcelain