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PINHEIRO, Sally de França Lacerda et al. Amelogenesis imperfecta in a patient with kidney disease: a report of a conservative oral rehabilitation. RGO, Rev. gaúch. odontol. (Online) [online]. 2010, vol.58, n.4, pp. 527-531. ISSN 1981-8637.

Amelogenesis imperfecta is a hereditary disease that disrupts enamel formation, affecting both the deciduous and permanent teeth. It can also be associated with morphological and biochemical changes elsewhere in the body. The diagnosis of amelogenesis imperfecta involves the exclusion of environmental factors and the establishment of a likely pattern of inheritance, recognition of the phenotype and correlation with enamel formation. Numerous treatment modalities have been described for the rehabilitation of patients with amelogenesis imperfecta. However, rehabilitation is preferably conservative, focusing on preventing the effects of this pathology. The aim of this paper is to report a case of aesthetic and functional rehabilitation of a patient with amelogenesis imperfecta and immunosuppressant-induced gingival hyperplasia using composite resins. In conclusion, it is possible to improve the aesthetics and restore the function of these patients with simple and inexpensive procedures and techniques.

Palavras-chave : Amelogenesis imperfecta; Kidney disease; Mouth rehabilitation; Composite resins.