Complete Overlay Denture for Pedodontic Patient with Severe Dentinogenesis Imperfecta.

Abstract

Dentinogenesis imperfecta (DI) is a hereditary condition that may affect both primary and permanent dentition and is characterized by abnormal dentin formation. The teeth may be discolored with chipping of enamel and, in untreated cases, the entire dentition may wear off to the gingiva. This may lead to the formation of abscesses, tooth mobility, and early loss of teeth. In the Indian population, DI is found to have an incidence of 0.09%. Treatment of DI should aim to remove infection, if any, from the oral cavity; restore form, function, and esthetics; and protect posterior teeth from wear for maintaining the occlusal vertical dimension. Treatment strategies should be selected based on the presenting complaint of the patient, patient's age, and severity of the problem. This case report presents the management of severe DI with tooth worn off until gingival level in a very young patient using complete overlay denture, which has not been reported earlier. How to cite this article: Syriac G, Joseph E, Rupesh S, Mathew J. Complete Overlay Denture for Pedodontic Patient with Severe Dentinogenesis Imperfecta. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2017;10(4):394-398.

• Authors: Gibi Syriac, Elizabeth Joseph, Suresh Rupesh, Josey Mathew
• Journal: International journal of clinical pediatric dentistry (Int J Clin Pediatr Dent) 2017 Oct-Dec Vol. 10 Issue 4 Pg. 394-398 ISSN: 0974-7052 [Print] India
• PMID: 29403236 (Publication Type: Journal Article)