Oral Diseases 2003;9:19-23. Amelogenesis imperfecta (AI) is a congenital disorder which presents with a rare abnormal formation of the enamel[1] or external layer of the crown of teeth, unrelated to any systemic or generalized conditions. There may be more than one distinct form of autosomal dominant hypoplastic amelogenesis imperfecta. If the patient has primary or mixed dentition, lab-made composite veneers may be provided temporarily, to be replaced by permanent porcelain veneers once the patient has stabilized permanent dentition. Variant classification is the corner stone of clinical interpretation and resulting patient management decisions. Usually stainless steel crowns are used in children which may be replaced by porcelain once they reach adulthood. Oral Diseases 2003;9:19-23. Amelogenesis Imperfecta Types. Amelogenesis imperfecta: a classification and catalogue for the 21st century. Amelogenesis imperfecta is caused by mutations in the genes AMELX, ENAM, or MMP20.These genes are responsible for making the proteins needed for normal formation of enamel. [5] The main objectives of treatment is pain relief, preserving patient's remaining dentition, and to treat and preserve the patient's occlusal vertical height.[19]. 4. Classification of amelogenesis imperfecta according to Witkop (1989) Hypoplastic hypoplastic, pitted autosomal dominant hypoplastic, local autosomal dominant hypoplastic, local autosomal recessive hypoplastic, smooth autosomal dominant hypoplastic, smooth Xqinked dominant Problems with the currently used classification of inherited dentin defects are … The limitations of the existing classification systems are discussed. The classification and prevalence of amelogenesis imperfecta is updated based upon new information in the literature. Amelogenesis imperfecta (AI) is a collective term for a number of conditions with abnormal enamel formation. A multidisciplinary treatment involving orthodontics, periodontics, and prosthodontics was presented. Witkop CJ: Amelogenesis imperfecta, dentinogenesis imperfecta and dentin dysplasia revisited: problems in classification.