Journal and Conferences of Dentistry

Molar-Incisor-Hypomineralisation (MIH) is a qualitative defect of 1-4 first permanent molars with or without the maxillary and mandibular permanent incisors. It seems to have been recognized first in the 1970s and prevalence varies between 2.8% and 25%, dependent upon the study. The term molar incisor hypomineralization (MIH) was introduced in 2001 to describe the clinical appearance of enamel hypomineralization of systemic origin affecting one or more permanent first molars (PFMs) that areassociated frequently with affected incisors.   Earlier condition was referred as hypomineralized PFMs, idiopathic enamel hypomineralization, dysmineralized PFMs, non-fluoride hypomineralization and cheese molars and is attributed to disrupted ameloblastic function during the transitional and maturational stages of amelogenesis. MIH’s clinical management is challenging due to: 1) the sensitivity and rapid development of dental caries in affected PFMs; 2) the limited cooperation of a ...