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Area of Science:

  • Paediatric Dentistry
  • Dental Epidemiology
  • Enamel Defects

Background:

  • Growing global interest in molar-incisor hypomineralisation (MIH) prevalence.
  • Existing studies show wide prevalence variations due to non-standardized data recording.
  • Need for a reliable diagnostic system for MIH in various settings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the development and content of a new MIH scoring method.
  • To enable standardized diagnosis and recording of MIH in epidemiological and clinical studies.
  • To allow separate classification of MIH lesions and similar enamel defects.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a scoring method for MIH diagnosis.
  • Classification of demarcated hypomineralisation lesions and other enamel defects.
  • Creation of two charting forms: a short form for screening and a long form for research.

Main Results:

  • The proposed grading method classifies MIH lesions separately from other enamel defects.
  • It assesses MIH severity by lesion status and affected tooth surface area.
  • Two charting forms are proposed for different research needs.

Conclusions:

  • The new scoring method provides a standardized approach to MIH diagnosis and data recording.
  • It allows for more accurate comparisons between prevalence studies.
  • Further validation and testing are required across diverse populations and age groups.