Objectives: A definition and classification system for molar incisor hypomineralization (MIH) was first suggested by the European Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (EAPD) in 2003. Since then, there has been growing interest in these mineralization defects due to esthetic and cariogenic susceptibility concerns. The aim of this review was to evaluate studies on MIH in an attempt to provide evidence ...

Non-carious dental lesions such as developmental defects of enamel (DDE) and erosive tooth wear (ETW) are the subject intensive research. This paper aims to give perspectives on both DDE, including fluorosis molar incisor hypomineralization (MIH), ETW, presenting epidemiological data from Americas associated diagnostic aspects. Besides, it is important present evidence guide clinical assessment...

BACKGROUND Although studies throughout the world have investigated potential factors involved in the occurrence of molar incisor hypomineralization (MIH), the findings are varied and inconclusive. OBJECTIVE The aim of the present study was to evaluate the prevalence of MIH and identify associated prenatal, perinatal and postnatal factors among Brazilian schoolchildren aged 8 and 9 years. ME...

Background: Many clinicians tell me they are seeing more enamel hypoplasia in permanent first molars these days. Some have speculated as to why this may be occurring, with many differing hypotheses emerging. Recently, others have speculated that the recent increase in the use of certain antibiotics in early childhood could have a mineralization effect on permanent first molars and incisors, whi...