15-year follow-up of a case of amelogenesis imperfecta: importance of psychological aspect and impact on quality of life

Background Amelogenesis imperfecta (AI) represents a group of hereditary conditions which affects enamel formation in the primary and permanent dentitions. Gene mutations alter the quality and/or quantity of enamel. AI often has severe consequences for the patient such as high tooth sensitivity, low aesthetic quality of the dentition, and poor mechanical properties of the dental tissues. This can result in reduced oral health-related quality of life.