Case-series amelogenesis imperfecta (AI) and early prosthetics

What is the importance of early prosthetics for the quality of life of children and adolescents with the disease amelogenesis imperfecta?

Runa Das

Spesialist i pedodonti

Background

Amelogenesis imperfecta (AI) is a genetically conditioned developmental disorder of the enamel that affects all teeth or near all teeth, in more or less equal ways, in both the primary and permanent dentition. Children and adolescents with the disease are usually not offered prosthetic treatment until they are 18-19 years old, and therefore have a period of adolescence that can be characterized by pain, discomfort and shyness related to the teeth and their appearance.

Purpose

Systematic mapping of quality of life before and after performing early prosthetics with subsequent presentation of case reports in The Norwegian Dental Association's Tidende. This is to show that children and adolescents who have major challenges due to AI can and should be offered prosthetics early.

Methods

Quality of life before and after treatment is mapped by having adolescents and their guardians systematically answer a series of questions about quality of life.

Internal partners

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Publications

Tidlig kroneterapi utført hos ungdommer med alvorlig amelogenesis imperfecta forbedrer livsutfoldelsen – tre kasuistikker

1.4.2022

Early Ceramic Crown Intervention in Adolescents With Severe Amelogenesis Imperfecta: A Clinical Case Series

8.10.2025

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