Enamel defects

Molar incisor hypomineralization (MIH) is a qualitative demarcated enamel defect that affects at least 1 first permanent molar and is often seen on the permanent incisors. The global prevalence of MIH is 14.2%. A similar enamel defect affecting second primary molars is hypomineralized second primary molar (HSPM). The causes of these disorders remain unclear, but researchers agree the etiology is likely multifactorial. The consequences attending MIH make it a public health problem because they involve not just health-related but also economic adverse effects.
Source: Dental Abstracts - Category: Dentistry Tags: Inquiry Source Type: research