Full Mouth Rehabilitation of Two Siblings with Dentinogenesis Imperfecta Type II Using Different Treatment Modalities.

Abstract

BACKGROUND:

Dentinogenesis imperfecta (DGI) is a complex anomaly, not only by its structure but by treatment approach. The treatment protocol depends on the severity, behavior, and the age of the patient.

CASE DESCRIPTION:

This paper presents two siblings' cases of DGI type II (DGI-II) with different treatment based on the patient's clinical severity, behavior, and age (mixed versus primary dentition). The first case involves a patient in the primary dentition with severe attrition leading to a reduction in the vertical dimension of occlusion (VDO) treated by the fabrication of complete overlay dentures. The second case involves a patient in the early mixed dentition treated with restorations and extractions.

CONCLUSION:

Full mouth rehabilitation in the two patients dramatically improves function, aesthetics, and proved to be a significant psychological boost to the patient's well-being.

PRACTICAL IMPLICATIONS:

Early diagnosis and a multidisciplinary approach for patients with DGI to preserve the remaining teeth and rehabilitation for their function and aesthetics are essential for obtaining a favorable prognosis.

• Authors: Murad Alrashdi, Jason Schoener, Claudia Isabel Contreras, Shuo Chen
• Journal: International journal of environmental research and public health (Int J Environ Res Public Health) Vol. 17 Issue 19 (09 25 2020) ISSN: 1660-4601 [Electronic] Switzerland
• PMID: 32992978 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural)

Topics

• Child
• Child, Preschool
• Dental Implantation, Endosseous
• Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported
• Dentin (abnormalities)
• Dentinogenesis Imperfecta (pathology, rehabilitation)
• Esthetics
• Female
• Humans
• Male
• Mouth Rehabilitation (methods)
• Siblings
• Tooth, Deciduous