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Volume 13 Issue 10 (October) 2024

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Prevalence of molar incisor hypomineralization in the school going children
Dr. Divyanshu Pathak, Dr. Ankush, Dr. Ankur Bhagat

Background:The complex interplay between genetic and environmental factors throughout the early stages of tooth creation leads to developmental issues with teeth. Molar hypomineralization (MH) is another variation of enamel flaws that affects just four permanent first molars (FPMs) and does not impact permanent incisors. The present study was conducted to assess molar incisor hypomineralization prevalence in the school children. Materials & Methods:1200 children aged 8-14 years of both genders were screened for the prevalence of MIH according to European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry (EAPD) 2003 diagnostic criteria and severity for MIH was examined using Wetzel and Reckel scale. Results: Out of 1200 children, 580 were boys and 620 were girls.MIH severity found to be 0 in 1080, 1 in 48 and 2 in 72 children. The prevalence was 10%. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). Age group 8-10 years had 35 and 11-14 years had 85 children with MIH. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). Conclusion: The prevalence rate of molar incisor hypomineralization in 8-14 years old schoolchildren was 10%. It was high in 10-14 years age group.

 
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