Review Article

Clear Aligners in Patients with Amelogenesis and Dentinogenesis Imperfecta

Table 1

Summary of published case reports regarding the application of CAT in patients with amelogenesis imperfecta.

Study IDStudy designPatientsComplaintsTreatment planBrandFollow-upOutcome

Lowe, M 2020Case reportA 14-year-old male patientAmelogenesis imperfecta and a severe anterior open biteClear aligners and restorative rehabilitationClearCorrect12 monthsClearCorrect aligners overcome the lack of enamel to bond appliances, and their rigidity and style of trimline decrease the need for attachments/engagers. The trimline used by ClearCorrect aligners helps overcome a small generalized tooth size.

Sabandal et al., 2020Case reportA 16-year old femaleAmelogenesis imperfecta type IOrthodontic and restorative treatmentInvisalign system (Switzerland)9 yearsDecreased discomfort and improvement of the quality of life

Sockalingam. S, 2011Case reportA 9-year-old Malay girlInherited hypoplastic amelogenesis imperfectaTransparent thermoforming templatesNRNRThe usage of the templates allowed direct light curing of the composite, accurate reproducibility of the anatomic contours of the defective teeth, reduced chair-side time, and easy contouring and placement of homogenous thickness of composite in otherwise inaccessible sites of the affected teeth

Suchancova et al., 2014Case reportA 14-year old femaleSevere hypocalcified type III of amelogenesis imperfectaTransparent vacuum-formed Essix retainersNRNRIt helps in holding her teeth in the right position

Rajesh et al.,Case reportA 32-year-old male patientHypoplastic amelogenesis imperfectaClear acrylic occlusal splintNRNRTreatment improved the patient’s aesthetics, function, and comfort

NR: not reported.