REHABILITATION OF YOUNG-PATIENTS WITH AMELOGENESIS IMPERFECTA - A REPORT OF 2 CASES

This paper presents a method for the rr habilitation of young patients with amelogenesis imperfecta, illustrated by two cases. The method co mprises a temporary phase and a transitory phase. The aim of the tempo rary phase, which involves the use of temporary resin and NiCr crowns during primary or mixed dentition, is to reestablish the esthetic, occ lusal and masticatory features of tile child's dentition. It must resp ect the integrity of the pulp so as not to compromise the development of the dentition, and must be capable of adapting to any changes occur ring during development. The transitory phase, which is taken on tile permanent teeth, ensures an esthetic quality that lasts until adulthoo d. It entails the use of laboratory designed composite prostheses.