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Hereditary dentinogenesis imperfecta: a treatment program using an overdenture.

A Darendeliler-Kaba1, S C Maréchaux

  • 1University of Geneva Dental School, Switzerland.

ASDC Journal of Dentistry for Children
|July 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary

Dentinogenesis imperfecta treatment focuses on improving aesthetics and function. For growing children, preserving teeth with an overdenture is a temporary solution until a permanent prosthetic plan is determined.

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Area of Science:

  • Dentistry
  • Oral Health
  • Prosthodontics

Background:

  • Dentinogenesis imperfecta (DI) presents significant esthetic and functional challenges.
  • Treatment aims to preserve the masticatory apparatus and enhance appearance.

Observation:

  • In pediatric patients with dentinogenesis imperfecta, a conservative approach is often necessary during growth.
  • Maintaining existing dentition is prioritized until skeletal maturity.

Findings:

  • Utilizing an overdenture provides a functional and esthetic interim solution for growing children with DI.
  • This approach allows for the preservation of natural teeth for an extended period.

Implications:

  • Overdentures offer a viable temporary prosthetic solution for managing dentinogenesis imperfecta in pediatric patients.

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  • This strategy defers definitive prosthetic treatment until growth is complete, allowing for more predictable long-term outcomes.