Document Type
Article
Language
eng
Publication Date
5-2019
Publisher
Dove Medical Press
Source Publication
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dentistry
Source ISSN
1179-1357
Abstract
Purpose: This pilot study investigated the prevalence of Molar-Incisor Hypomineralization (MIH) in third-grade school children in Milwaukee Wisconsin, USA.
Methods: A convenience sample of third-grade school children in the Milwaukee Public School System (MPS) participated in the study. Calibrated examiners trained on the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry (EAPD) MIH recommendations examined the children between December 1, 2014 and June 30, 2015. Children were examined at their schools using a flashlight and mirror after receiving consent from parents/caregivers and assent from each child. Findings were recorded onto a standardized form by one of five trained examiners. Summary statistics were calculated, and bivariate analysis were done to identify factors associated with MIH.
Results: A total of 375 children (average age =8.66 years, range 7–12) were examined, 60% females and 41% Hispanics. Overall, 36 (9.6%) of the children demonstrated findings consistent with the diagnosis of MIH. Among the teeth with MIH defects, severe defects were higher in lower molars. There were no statistically significant differences between those with and without MIH by sex, race/ethnicity, and socioeconomic status in this study.
Conclusion: The study revealed that 9.6% of the children examined were affected by MIH. Future studies should focus on statewide and/or nationwide surveys in the United States to ascertain the extent and severity of the condition.
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Recommended Citation
Davenport, Megan; Welles, Andrew D.; Angelopoulou, Matina V.; Gonzalez, Cesar D.; Okunseri, Christopher; Barbeau, Lori; Bansal, Naveen K.; Vergotine, Rodney; and Hodgson, Brian D., "Prevalence of Molar-Incisor Hypomineralization In Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA: A Pilot Study" (2019). School of Dentistry Faculty Research and Publications. 348.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/dentistry_fac/348
Comments
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