Hypomineralized second primary molars: prevalence, defect characteristics and relationship with dental caries in Melbourne preschool children

ConclusionsThe relationship between an increase in HSPM lesion extent and increasing number of HSPM per child was statistically significant. A positive association between HSPM severity and extent at tooth level existed (P < 0.05). There was a positive relationship between the extent of HSPM and carious lesion severity (P < 0.05). In this population, children with HSPM did not have overall greater caries experience.

Source: Australian Dental Journal - October 26, 2017 Category: Dentistry Authors: ML Owen, A Ghanim, D Elsby, DJ Manton Tags: Scientific Article Source Type: research