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

Murad Alrashdi, Jason Schoener, Claudia Isabel Contreras and Shuo Chen
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Murad Alrashdi: Department of Orthodontic and Pediatric Dentistry, College of Dentistry, Qassim University, Buraydah 51452, Saudi Arabia
Jason Schoener: Royal Air Force Lakenheath, Brandon IP27 9PS, UK
Claudia Isabel Contreras: Department of Developmental Dentistry, School of Dentistry, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX 78229, USA
Shuo Chen: Department of Developmental Dentistry, School of Dentistry, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX 78229, USA

IJERPH, 2020, vol. 17, issue 19, 1-8

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.

Keywords: dentinogenesis imperfecta; dental anomaly; DGI type II (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I I1 I3 Q Q5 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2020
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