Molar-incisor-hypomineralization: A literature review [Hipomineralização incisivo-molar: Uma revisão da literatura]

• Type: Another Publication in an International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2012

Authors

Fernandes, AS (Author) Other; Pedro Mesquita (Author) FMDUP; Vinhas, L (Author) Other

Journal

Title: Revista Portuguesa de Estomatologia, Medicina Dentaria e Cirurgia Maxilofacial

Vol. 53 No. 4

Pages: 258-262

ISSN: 1646-2890

Publisher: Sociedade Portguesa de Estomatologia e Medicina Dentaria

Indexing

Scopus - 1 Citation

Other information

Authenticus ID: P-008-7N6

DOI: 10.1016/j.rpemd.2012.07.004

Abstract (EN): Molar Incisor Hypomineralization (MIH) is a hypomineralization of systemic origin affecting one to four permanent first molars and frequently associated with affected permanent incisors. Its etiology is still unclear and affected children often exhibit behavior problems, fear and anxiety, probably related to the repeated treatment needs, and also the difficulty in anesthetizing these teeth. Due to its potential negative impact on oral health of affected individuals and based on a literature search of scientific articles in English published between 1970 and 2011, the authors proposed to review the available information particularly: characteristics of the pathology, etiological factors, diagnosis and treatment of molar-incisor hypomineralization. © 2012 Sociedade Portuguesa de Estomatologia e Medicina Dentária.

Language: Portuguese

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific