MIH Flashcards
What is MIH?
Molar incisor hypomineralisation
MIH definition?
Hypo-mineralisation of systemic orgin affecting 1 to 4 first permanent molars, frequently associated w/ affected incisors
What is hypomineralisation?
Qualitative defect in enamel formation - amount of mineral and content disturbed
What is hypoplasia?
Quantitative defect in enamel formation - less enamel formed, mineralisation phase normal
How do molars appear in MIH?
Well-demaracted white/yellow or brown/yellow opacities
What see severe cases MIH
Defective enamel lost soon after erupting exposing underlying dentine = post eruptive breakdown
How do incisors appear in MIH?
Well-demaracted white/yellow or yellow/brown opacities
Do see PEB in incisors?
No
Prevelance MIH?
13%
How can aetiological factors be divided?
Pre, peri and post natal
What are some pre-natal factors affecting MIH?
Maternal pyrexia
Anitbitoics
Maternal diabtetes
Prolonged vomitting
What are some peri-natal issue increase risk MIH?
Caserean Prlonged/ complicated delivery Premature Low birth weight Twins
What are some post-natal risks of MIH?
ENT infection
Pyrexia
UTI
Antibitocis
Who see increased prevelance of MIH?
Twins
How does enamel appear in MIH?
Porous
Weak
High protein contnet
Low calcium: phosphate
How does dentine appear MIH?
Sparse reparative dentine
Clinical challenges of MIH - pt factors?
sensitivity
aesthetics
need long term tx - financial burden
Clinical challenges of MIH?
High failure rate adhesive restorations
TSL
High caries rate
What would generic holistic tx plan look like?
- Prevention, remin, alleviate symptoms
- Tx plan first molars
- Improve aesthetic incisiors
What is tooth mousse?
Topical cream containing CPP-ACP
Casein phosphopeptide - amorphous calcium phosphate
Improve re-min enamel and improve symptoms
Issue w/ FS on MIH?
Recommended but have high failure rate - hard w/ sensitivity of air/water
How to provide FS for teeth with MIH?
Light cured GIC
Preventative tx for MIH?
OHI Diet advice Topical F- Tooth mousse FS