The Molar-Incisor Hypomineralization : A Case Report
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2011-01-24
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Khon Kaen University Dental Journal
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Molar incisor hypomineralization (MIH) describes the clinical features of enamel hypomineralizationof one or morefi rst permanent molars that are frequently associated with affected incisors. Theprevalence of MIH varies among different studied population. The etiology of MIH remains unclear.Usually, patients and parents concern related to MIH include sensitivity, pain and esthetics. Thesedefects of the enamel varied from altered color to surface changes with rough, abraded or disintegratedenamel. The management of MIH depends on the severity of the enamel defect. The purpose of thisarticle is to describe prevalence, etiologic factors, features, diagnosis, dental management in MIH, aswell as report a case of MIH with dental caries.Key words: Enamel hypomineralization; Molar-Incisor Hypomineralization
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Khon Kaen University Dental Journal; Vo.13 No. 2 July - Dec. 2010; 113-124