Abstract

BERALDO, Cibele Batista de Siqueira et al. Amelogenesis imperfecta: clinical case report. RFO UPF [online]. 2015, vol.20, n.1, pp. 101-104. ISSN 1413-4012.

Objective: to demonstrate the alterations of Amelogenesis Imperfecta on dental enamel and their possible causes, based on the present clinical history; to determine an accurate diagnosis according to clinical and radiographic analysis, as well as an appropriate treatment for the case. Case report: ten-year-old patient presenting color change (brownish yellow) and rough surface in every teeth, and anterior open bite. The panoramic radiograph showed squared-shaped crowns on incisors and low undefined cusps of molars and premolars, and a radiolucent image on crowns of all permanent teeth, including those in formation, compatible with hypocalcified amelogenesis imperfecta. Final considerations: changes during amelogenesis may cause disorders in dental enamel development, affecting enamel's quality and quantity. Clinically, there may be presented both an aesthetic impairment (change in color and rough surfaces of teeth) and functional impairment (open bite, change of vertical dimension, etc.), besides the possibility of increased sensitivity. Early diagnosis of Amelogenesis Imperfecta is imperative to a more conservative treatment focused on preventing the effects of this pathology.

Keywords : Amelogenesis Imperfecta; Dental Enamel; Diagnosis; Panoramic Radiography..