Full-mouth Rehabilitation of Hypocalcified-type Amelogenesis Imperfecta With Chairside Computer-aided Design and Computer-aided Manufacturing: A Case Report

Oper Dent. 2019 May/Jun;44(3):E145-E158. doi: 10.2341/17-241-T. Epub 2019 Mar 8.

Abstract

Background: This case report describes the complete full-mouth treatment of hypocalcified amelogenesis imperfecta (AI) by chairside computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM).

Case summary: After several years of interrupted dental care, a 17-year-old female patient presented with pain and also esthetic and functional discomfort. With loss of enamel and dyschromia affecting all teeth, the diagnosis was hypocalcified AI. Affected tissues were eliminated, gingivectomy with laser was performed, an indented jig was used to record the centric relationship during optical impressions, and 28 full ceramic crowns were created by chairside CAD/CAM in four sessions. The patient reported rapid pain relief and an overall improvement of well-being.

Conclusion: AI sequelae can be treated promptly and conservatively with chairside CAD/CAM, obtaining esthetic and functional results.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Amelogenesis Imperfecta*
  • Computer-Aided Design
  • Crowns
  • Dental Prosthesis Design
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Mouth Rehabilitation