Adequacy of the environment in patients with imperfect amelogenesis: psychological aspects / Adequação do ambiente em doentes com amelogénese imperfeita: aspectos psicológicos

• Autor(a) principal: Bonacina, Carlos Felipe
• Data de Publicação: 2020
• Outros Autores: Frizzo, Mariana Almeida, Garbim, Jonathan Rafael, Cardoso, Cristiane de Almeida Baldini, Lira, Adriana de Oliveira
• Tipo de documento: Artigo
• Idioma: eng
• Título da fonte: Brazilian Journal of Health Review
• Texto Completo: https://ojs.brazilianjournals.com.br/ojs/index.php/BJHR/article/view/21178
• topic: Amelogenesis imperfecta; Dental enamel; Mouth rehabilitation.

Objective: This case report aimed to describe a 10-year-old child with amelogenesis imperfecta, focusing on the management and adequacy of the oral cavity to improve aspects that impact on quality of life. Case Presentation: The complaint was the appearance of their teeth and dentin sensitivity, being observed on clinical examination visible plaque and calculus. First, it was proposed the adequacy of the oral cavity, with gingival scraping, oral health education  and fluorid varnish. Acetate crowns with resin-modified glass ionomer were made to restore aesthetics and function, in order to postpone the permanent rehabilitation of permanent dentition. After treatment the patient reported improvement in self-esteem and motivation for social activities. Conclusion: By using this approach in this case report it was concluded that the use of glass ionomer with acetate crown technique is a rehabilitation resource with minimal intervention, function and self-esteem to the patient.