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Diagnostic features and pedodontic-orthodontic management in dentinogenesis imperfecta type II: a case report
K Ch Huth1, E Paschos, T Sagner
1Department of Restorative Dentistry, Periodontology and Pedodontics, Dental School of the Ludwig-Maximilians-University, Munich, Germany. khuth@dent.med.uni-muenchen.de
Abstract:
Dentinogenesis imperfecta type II, also known as hereditary opalescent dentin, is an isolated inherited condition transmitted as an autosomal dominant trait affecting the primary and permanent dentition. The combined pedodontic-orthodontic management of a 4-year-old child is described. Following orthodontic analysis to encourage a favourable growth outcome, treatment comprised restoration of the primary teeth with stainless steel crowns and composite crowns. Differential diagnosis and alternative therapies, including orthodontic considerations, are discussed.