Chulalongkorn University Dental Journal

The transitional treatment of permanent teeth in a young patient affected by amelogenesis imperfecta : A case report

Publication Date

2002-09-01

Abstract

Amelogenesis imperfecta is a group of inherited disorders affecting enamel formation in both primary and permanent dentitions. The defect is localized only in ectoderm. This case report of a 9 year-old Thai boy with amelogenesis imperfect was treated by transitory treatment method using composite resin. The objectives of this treatment were to prevent the loss of tooth structure, as well as to promote the efficacy in mastication and esthetics. Clinical and radiographic features including the treatment of this patient are also presented and discussed.

DOI

10.58837/CHULA.CUDJ.25.3.3

First Page

185

Last Page

191

Recommended Citation

Jirakiat, Bangon (2002) "The transitional treatment of permanent teeth in a young patient affected by amelogenesis imperfecta : A case report," Chulalongkorn University Dental Journal: Vol. 25: Iss. 3, Article 3.
DOI: 10.58837/CHULA.CUDJ.25.3.3
Available at: https://digital.car.chula.ac.th/cudj/vol25/iss3/3

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