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Amelogenesis imperfecta and anterior open bite: how to optimize patient management? A review of the literature Volume 92, issue 4, Décembre 2021

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1 Université de Lille, Département d’Orthopédie Dento-faciale, Place de Verdun, 59000 Lille, France
2 Université de Lille, Département d’Odontologie Pédiatrique, Place de Verdun, 59000 Lille, France
3 Service d’Odontologie, CHU de Lille, GHT Métropole Flandres Intérieure, Pôle des spécialités Médico-chirurgicales, Place de Verdun, 59000 Lille, France
* Correspondance

Introduction: Amelogenesis imperfecta is a genetic disease, characterized by a structural defect of the enamel and has variable clinical expressions. It can be isolated or associated as part of a syndrome. Three clinical forms exist: hypoplastic, hypomature and hypomineralized. Discussion: Enamel fragility involves dentin exposure and dental hypersensitivity as frequent consequences. Some severe forms are mainly associated with an anterior open bite. The care of these patients constitutes a real challenge for the dentist. Materials et Methods: A literature review was carried out using the PubMed, Web of Science and Scopus interfaces over the past ten years in order to highlight the different treatment options available. Conclusion: From conservative to surgical treatment, it is necessary to develop a collaboration between the orthodontist and the pediatric dentist in order to offer multidisciplinary care adapted to the patient's needs.