What is it about?
This cross-sectional study provides baseline data about prevalence and risk factors of MIH among 7- 9 years old 992 School children studying in government and non-government schools of urban and rural areas in Muradnagar. Relationship of prevalent MIH in study population were compared for association with age, gender, type of school, location of school, prenatal, perinatal, postnatal histories, breast feeding patterns, Fluoride and other pollutants exposure history, dental History, dietary pattern, past history of trauma to teeth/face in first 3 years, family history of Enamel Defect and DMFT score.
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Why is it important?
MIH affects 2 out of every 10 children examined in this study which is higher than observed in other study on Indian children. Hence, it appears that this condition is more prevalent than was recognized until recently due to unawareness of risk factors.
Perspectives
Writing this article was a great pleasure as MIH is a serious problem for both, affected children and dentists. These teeth are hypersensitive to cold and hot temperatures and cause mild to severe pain. Therefore, the behavioral guidance should be provided.Risk Factors causing the MIH defect are disclosed to the public. A followup and recall programme for children who are affected with MIH is more essential.
archana rai
Atlas College of Health Sciences
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This page is a summary of: Molar Incisor Hypomineralization: Prevalence and Risk Factors Among 7-9 Years Old School Children in Muradnagar, Ghaziabad, The Open Dentistry Journal, September 2018, Bentham Science Publishers,
DOI: 10.2174/1745017901814010714.
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