Intracanal pain remission in child with amelogenesis imperfecta. Case report
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Amelogenesis imperfecta is characterized by enamel structural defects, which may severely affect dental structure in both dentitions. When accompanied by severe decay, it may impair the pulp complex requiring endodontic treatment and in case of incomplete root formation treatment becomes more complex due to pulp volume and anatomic conditions. This study aimed at reporting a clinical case of patient with amelogenesis imperfecta and with multiple incomplete root formation as a consequence. CASE REPORT: Female patient, 12 years old, leucodermic, with painful symptoms, who has looked for dental assistance. At intraoral clinical evaluation teeth presented with shape and size changes, yellowish color, covered by a thin enamel layer with roughened surface and absent in some areas, with anterior vestibular sulcus fistula and without edema. At radiographic evaluation, both dentitions were affected by the abnormality with delayed chronology of permanent teeth eruption. At the end of all evaluations, patient was diagnosed with amelogenesis imperfecta, and periodontal treatment was started, followed by endodontic treatment. CONCLUSION: Amelogenesis treatment is complex, especially when in more advanced stages of dental structure destruction. However, it is possible to reestablish patient’s functionality and esthetics with good planning and multidisciplinary approach.
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| Format: | Digital revista |
| Language: | English |
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Sociedade Brasileira para o Estudo da Dor
2015
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| Summary: | ABSTRACT BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Amelogenesis imperfecta is characterized by enamel structural defects, which may severely affect dental structure in both dentitions. When accompanied by severe decay, it may impair the pulp complex requiring endodontic treatment and in case of incomplete root formation treatment becomes more complex due to pulp volume and anatomic conditions. This study aimed at reporting a clinical case of patient with amelogenesis imperfecta and with multiple incomplete root formation as a consequence. CASE REPORT: Female patient, 12 years old, leucodermic, with painful symptoms, who has looked for dental assistance. At intraoral clinical evaluation teeth presented with shape and size changes, yellowish color, covered by a thin enamel layer with roughened surface and absent in some areas, with anterior vestibular sulcus fistula and without edema. At radiographic evaluation, both dentitions were affected by the abnormality with delayed chronology of permanent teeth eruption. At the end of all evaluations, patient was diagnosed with amelogenesis imperfecta, and periodontal treatment was started, followed by endodontic treatment. CONCLUSION: Amelogenesis treatment is complex, especially when in more advanced stages of dental structure destruction. However, it is possible to reestablish patient’s functionality and esthetics with good planning and multidisciplinary approach. |
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