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Deciduous Teeth Hypomineralisation and Perinatal Risk Factors
Kasandra Yupanqui1, Diego Girotto Bussaneli1, Aline Leite de Farias2
1Department of Morphology and Pediatric Dentistry, Araraquara School of Dentistry, São Paulo State University (Unesp), Araraquara, Brazil.
Monographs in Oral Science
|September 25, 2024
Summary
Deciduous molar hypomineralisation (DMH) involves enamel defects in primary teeth, predicting future permanent tooth issues. Early life health events, especially around birth, may increase DMH risk, requiring further study.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Dentistry
- Dental Enamel Research
- Developmental Biology
Background:
- Deciduous molar hypomineralisation (DMH) presents as demarcated opacities and enamel defects in primary teeth.
- These defects can predict similar issues in permanent dentition and pose diagnostic challenges.
- DMH affects deciduous molars, canines, and first molars, with variable global prevalence.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the clinical characteristics and potential etiological factors of deciduous teeth hypomineralisation.
- To highlight the diagnostic difficulties and prevalence variations of DMH.
- To investigate the association between early life health events and DMH development.
Main Methods:
- Clinical observation of demarcated opacities and enamel defects in deciduous dentition.
- Review of existing literature on DMH prevalence and clinical presentation.
- Exploration of potential links between prenatal, perinatal, and postnatal health events and DMH.
Main Results:
- DMH is characterized by opacities, enamel breakdown, and atypical caries.
- Perinatal events like complications, prematurity, and low birth weight are suspected contributors to DMH.
- Increased health-related events during critical early periods may correlate with higher DMH incidence.
Conclusions:
- DMH is a significant dental defect in primary teeth with implications for permanent dentition.
- Perinatal health factors are strongly suspected etiological agents for DMH.
- Further prospective research is crucial to confirm associations and inform prevention strategies.
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