Molar incisor hypomineralisation: Definition, diagnosis and clinical management

Molar incisor hypomineralization is a development defect of dental enamel, and affects the aesthetics of the tooth and generates sensitivity and a high degree of enamel fracture, in addition to a high risk of caries.

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The molar or incisor affected by hypomineralization presents a white/yellow color, and with an enamel susceptible to fracture. There are mild and severe cases, which is why an early diagnosis is important to avoid tooth loss.

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We share an article that teaches us what is the clinical management of molar incisor hypomineralization (MIH), differential diagnosis and treatment in mild and severe cases in children.

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Daly D, Waldron JM. Molar incisor hypomineralisation: clinical management of the young patient. J Ir Dent Assoc. 2009 Apr-May;55(2):83-6. PMID: 19455847.

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The clinical picture must be recognized in order to take immediate action and avoid serious consequences. In dentistry, a picture of anaphylaxis may occur due to contact with a drug or an allergenic agent such as latex.

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Molar Incisor Hypomineralization: Minimally Invasive Treatments - Step by Step

The tooth affected by molar incisor hypomineralization has a porous appearance with brown, yellow and opaque white stains. It is of unknown etiology and the patient is affected in aesthetics.

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The patient may present sensitivity, and an accelerated wear of the dental structure. The risk of caries is high and must be treated to prevent tooth loss.

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We share the management protocol and techniques of minimally invasive treatments that exist for molar incisor hypomineralization.

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Fragelli, Camila & Souza, Juliana & Jeremias, Fabiano & Cordeiro, Rita & Santos-Pinto, Lourdes. (2015). Molar incisor hypomineralization (MIH): conservative treatment management to restore affected teeth. Brazilian oral research.

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Hereditary Gingival Fibromatosis in a pediatric patient - Characteristics and treatment

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Molar-Incisor Hypomineralisation: Clinical Manifestations and Treatment

Clinically, Molar Incisor Hypomineralization is characterized by presenting a dental piece with an enamel that fractures easily and of various colors that vary between yellow, brown and white. The causes are unknown but it is related to external and pharmacological factors.

The patient presents sensitivity, pain on chewing, high risk of caries. Other abnormalities such as fluorosis and enamel hypoplasia should be ruled out.

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We share a complete article on the factors, clinical manifestations, diagnosis and management of Molar Incisor Hypomineralization.

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