Interdisciplinary Approach of Amelogenesis Imperfecta: 10 Years of Clinical Follow-Up.

Amelogenesis imperfecta (AI) is an inherited disease that expresses a disorder in the development of enamel structure. In its mildest form, it promotes tooth color change; and in more severe cases, it presents a loss of enamel structure initiated during the eruption phase. Different AI manifestations can coexist in the same patient or in the same tooth, both in the primary and permanent dentures. In addition, several subtypes are described, characterized according to the variety of phenotype and genotype. Successful treatment requires early diagnosis and therapeutic solutions involving different dental specialties. Although some professionals prefer to postpone permanent rehabilitation until the development of complete permanent dentures, the aesthetic and functional impact of this disease in childhood and adolescence requires that restorative treatment be started as soon as possible. The proposed therapies demonstrate numerous challenges such as extreme dentinal sensitivity, difficulties installing and maintaining the orthodontic appliance and the need for restorative and prosthetic intervention in malformed teeth. This work aims to demonstrate the interaction between Orthodontics, Restorative Dentistry and Prosthesis in the treatment of a patient with AI, reporting the success of treatment involving aesthetics, function and well-being and the long-term benefit of this interdisciplinary approach for patients with this disease. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]