Full Mouth Rehabilitation of a Patient with Amelogenesis Imperfecta using Twin Stage Procedure

Abstract

A 26-year-old male patient came to the Department of Prosthodontics with the chief complaint of compromised appearance for 10-12 years with generalised sensitivity to hot and cold and difficulty in chewing for two years. There was no significant medical history. Extraoral examination revealed no facial asymmetry and muscle tenderness. The mandibular movements were also within normal limits. On intraoral examination, enamel was thin and all the teeth were smaller than normal. There was generalised spacing between anterior teeth, generalised attrition, yellow to brownish discoloration and dental caries in 47 and 85 [Table/Fig-1,2]. Radiographic examination revealed thin radiopaque layer of enamel with normal radiodensity [Table/Fig-2]. The younger sister of the patient also exhibited similar characteristics that indicate a family history. Based on family history and clinical and radiographic findings, the patient was diagnosed as a case of Amelogenesis Imperfecta (AI) hypoplastic type [1]. A free-way space of 6 mm was evaluated. Based on all the clinical findings and freeway space evaluation, it was decided to reconstruct the dentition at 3 mm raised vertical dimension of occlusion. The possible treatment options were full mouth restorations using Hobo Twin Stage Technique or Pankey-Mann Schuyler Technique [2]. Finally, it was chosen to rehabilitate the patient with full mouth Porcelain Fused Metal (PFM) crown restorations using Hobo twin stage procedure due to single-step tooth preparation, pre-set values, no condylar and lateral records, and multiple visits [3]. After clinical crown lengthening [Table/Fig-1], diagnostic impressions were made in the irreversible hydrocolloid impression material (Zelgan 2002 Alginate; Dentsply) to obtain diagnostic casts. The portrait view and photographs were recorded [Table/Fig-3], face bow record was made and transferred to the semi-adjustable articulator (Hanau™ Wide-Vue, Whip Mix) [Table/Fig-4]. A Centric record was obtained [Table/Fig-5] and mandibular cast along with centric record was mounted to the articulator. An occlusal splint (NMD Splint Plus; NMD Nexus Medodent) was fabricated at the 3 mm raised vertical dimension and the patient was kept in an observation period of six weeks to evaluate the adaptation to the altered Vertical Dimension of Occlusion (VDO) [Table/Fig-6]. A diagnostic wax-up was done thereafter and the putty index (Photosil; DPI) was made [Table/Fig-7,8]. All teeth were prepared in a single appointment with minimal occlusal reduction [Table/Fig-9]. Full arch impressions of prepared teeth were made using addition silicon elastomeric impression material (Photosil; DPI) [Table/Fig-10]. Chairside provisional crowns were fabricated using the putty index of the diagnostic wax-up. A maximum intercuspation in centric relation, as well as posterior disclusion in protrusive guidance, was established [Table/Fig-11-13]. The working casts were mounted on semi-adjustable articulator using facebow. To transfer the VDO and centric relation, provisional crowns were removed from left posterior regions, while the provisional crowns from right and anterior regions served as a stop. An interocclusal record material (Aluwax; Aluwax Dental Products Co.) was placed between the left maxillary and mandibular prepared teeth. Similarly, the provisional crowns were removed from right maxillary and mandibular region while they were seated in left and anterior regions. Interocclusal record was placed between the right maxillary and mandibular prepared teeth. A similar procedure was carried out in the anterior region as well. Using these three segmental interocclusal records, the mandibular cast was mounted [Table/Fig-14,15]. The provisional crowns were then luted with non eugenol temporary cement (NETC; Meta Biomed). The anterior porcelain build-up was completed and anterior guidance was provided to generate a standard amount of disclusion in posterior teeth [Table/Fig-18-20]. The average values for posterior disclusion are 1.1 mm, 0.5 mm and 1.0 mm on protrusive movement, working side, and non working side during lateral movement respectively [3]. PFM crowns were cemented with polycarboxylate cement [Table/Fig-21-26]. Oral hygiene instructions were given and follow-up was carried out at an interval of six weeks. The follow-up examination of the patient revealed a healthy and comfortable stomatognathic system. A clear change was noticed by comparative evaluation of preoperative, provisional restoration and final restoration profile photographs of the patient [Table/Fig-27]. The patient was satisfied with the aesthetics and became more confident to engage in social activities. patient [Table/Fig-27]. The patient was satisfied with the aesthetics and became more confident to engage in social activities. Full mouth rehabilitation aims to restore the stomatognathic system’s function, aesthetics and biological harmony. A unique feature of Hobo twin stage technique is that it reproduces disocclusion with accuracy and does not require condylar path measurement. Disocclusion can be reproduced precisely as programmed. It ensures optimised occlusion with a predictable posterior disclusion. A relatively simple technique that does not require any special equipment and gives predictable results in minimum appointments.

Keywords

• disclusion
• hobo and takayama
• occlusal rehabilitation