Journal of Oral Science Research ›› 2022, Vol. 38 ›› Issue (12): 1115-1118.DOI: 10.13701/j.cnki.kqyxyj.2022.12.003

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Treatment of Molar-incisor Hypomineralization

LIU Yanchen1, HE Miao1,2*   

  1. 1. The State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Basic Science of Stomatology (Hubei-MOST) & Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, School & Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430079, China;
    2. Department of Pediatric Dentistry, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430079, China
  • Received:2021-08-12 Online:2022-12-28 Published:2022-12-26

Abstract: Molar-incisor hypomineralization (MIH) is a disease of enamel development defects. Clinically, MIH is mostly manifested as a mild lesion involving a single tooth surface; the more teeth involved, the more severe the clinical manifestations. According to the number of affected tooth surfaces and the performance of the teeth, it can be divided into mild, moderate, and severe. The treatment of MIH mainly focuses on prevention, symptomatic treatment, and regular review. Remineralization and pit and fissure sealant can be used in mildly damaged posterior teeth, resin restoration is recommended for moderate damaged teeth, and crowns, inlays, and orthodontic treatment after extraction can be used for severe cases. Damaged anterior teeth can be treated with microabrasion and resin infiltration. Bleaching and veneer restoration can be done after adulthood. As there is no unified expert consensus, this article reviews the previous literature to review this field.

Key words: molar-incisor hypomineralisation, tooth abnormalities, permanent first molar