Molar Incisor Hypomineralization
Conditions
Brief summary
To determine the Prevalence of MIH in a group of Egyptian children attending the Pediatric Dentistry and Dental Public Health Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Cairo University.
Detailed description
One single operator, Master degree student in the department of Pediatric Dentistry and Dental public health, Faculty of Dentistry, Cairo University will assess incidence of molar incisor hypomineralization for all the patients who will be included in the study sample. The survey will involve a structured questionnaire which will be followed by clinical examination to assess the presence / absence of molar incisor hypomineralization and its severity based on EAPD criteria
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
1. Children age from eight to twelve years. 2. Medically free. 3. Singed informed consent. 4. Both sexes are included 5. Parent and children cooperation.
Exclusion criteria
1. Children with (amelogenesis imperfecta, tetracycline tooth stains, extensive destruction due to caries, or have restoration or crown and fluorosis). 2. Children with orthodontic bands on the first permanent molars preventing adequate clinical examination.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| prevalence of molar incisor hypomineralization among a group of Egyptian Children | baseline | prevalence of molar incisor hypomineralization measured by clinical examination |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Relationship of MIH with dental caries | baseline | Relationship of MIH with dental caries measured by caries index |