Correction of malocclusion and oral rehabilitation in a case of amelogenesis imperfecta by insertion of dental implants followed by Le Fort I distraction osteogenesis of the edentulous atrophic maxilla

Apaydin, Ayşegül; Sermet, Bulent; Ureturk, Sevin; Kundakcioglu, Abdulsamet

doi:10.1186/1472-6831-14-116

Correction of malocclusion and oral rehabilitation in a case of amelogenesis imperfecta by insertion of dental implants followed by Le Fort I distraction osteogenesis of the edentulous atrophic maxilla

Apaydin A., Sermet B., Ureturk S., Kundakcioglu A.

BMC ORAL HEALTH, vol.14, 2014 (SCI-Expanded)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 14
Publication Date: 2014
Doi Number: 10.1186/1472-6831-14-116
Journal Name: BMC ORAL HEALTH
Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
Keywords: Amelogenesis imperfecta, Le Fort I Distraction osteogenesis, Edentulous maxilla, Dental implants, Malocclusion, PREVALENCE, DIAGNOSIS, ANOMALIES, PATIENT
Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: Amelogenesis imperfecta refers a group of hereditary diseases affecting the teeth and can present a variety of clinical forms and appearances, compromising esthetic appearance. Amelogenesis imperfecta variably reduces oral health quality and can result in severe psychological problems.