Molar incisor hypomineralization: clinical characteristics with special emphasis on etiological criteria

• Main Authors: Nancy Goel, Shruti Jha, Subhasmita Bhol, Bhagabati Prasad Dash, Heena Sarangal, Ritu Namdev
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2021-01-01
• Series: Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences
• Subjects: etiology; european academy of paediatric dentistry; first permanent molars; molar incisor hypomineralization; second primary molars
• Online Access: http://www.jpbsonline.org/article.asp?issn=0975-7406;year=2021;volume=13;issue=5;spage=651;epage=655;aulast=

Molar incisor hypomineralization (MIH) is an entity to describe the enamel defects of the first permanent molars with the involvement of one or more incisors due to an underlying systemic cause. It is a frequently encountered challenge by dentists in a dental clinic and dental complications affecting patient's quality of life. Early diagnosis is the key to protect and prevent the deterioration of the condition. This article aims to highlight different aspects of etiology to treatment options in young patients related to MIH.