Annals and Essences of Dentistry
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Abstract

ORAL REHABILITATION OF A CASE OF AMELOGENESIS IMPERFECTA

Laxman Rao P, veena jain

Amelogenesis imperfecta has been described as a group of hereditary enamel defects not associated with systemic diseases. Restoration of these defects is important not only because of aesthetic and functional concern, but also because there may be a positive psychological impact for the patient. Among various treatments described for rehabilitation of Amelogenesis imperfecta, this case report described the rehabilitation of patient with Amelogenesis imperfecta utilizing twin stage procedure with aim of improving patient’s function, appearance, restoring the proper contacts and simplifying the prosthetic clinical and lab work procedures. Twin stage procedure is based on the fact that described to prevent horizontal forces acting during various mandibular excursion in full mouth rehabilitation case, to control horizontal forces concept of disocclusion was given which in turn depends upon the condylar path, incisal path, cusp angle. Among them cusp angle role is more supported whereas condylar path and incisal path role is considered unreliable.

Published Date: 2011-03-31;