Prevalence and Clinical Characteristics of Molar–Incisor Hypomineralization in 8–16-year-old Children in Industrial Town of Solan District of Himachal Pradesh
Hemlata Thakur, Sanchit Kumar, Avninder Kaur, Neetika Singh, Reetu Singh
Abstract
AIM: The aim of the present study was to investigate the prevalence and etiology of molar-incisor hypomineralization (MIH) in 8- to 16-year-old children from town (Baddi) of Himachal Pradesh. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted with 2000 children from various schools of Baddi. Molar-incisor hypomineralization was diagnosed on the basis of EAPD 2003 criteria revised in 2009. RESULTS: Prevalence of MIH found was to be 2.9%. Demarcated opacities were predominant among all the defects. Postnatal illnesses were highly associated with MIH. The prevalence of dental caries reported in MIH patients was 82.7%. CONCLUSION: Postnatal illnesses are significantly associated with MIH. Molar-incisor hypomineralization predisposes the tooth to dental caries. HOW TO CITE THIS ARTICLE: Prevalence and Clinical Characteristics of Molar-Incisor Hypomineralization in 8-16-year-old Children in Industrial Town of Solan District of Himachal Pradesh. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2020;13(3):230-234.