Journal article
Distribution and severity of molar hypomineralisation: TRIAL of a new severity index
K Oliver, LB Messer, DJ Manton, K Kan, F Ng, C Olsen, J Sheahan, M Silva, N Chawla
International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry | WILEY | Published : 2014
DOI: 10.1111/ipd.12040
Abstract
Background: Current molar hypomineralisation (MH) indices do not guide clinicians in management of affected dentitions, and treatment is based on individual judgment. Aim: The aims of this study were to describe characteristics of MH and molar incisor hypomineralisation (MIH) and trial the new Molar Hypomineralisation Severity Index (MHSI). Design: First permanent molars (FPMs) and permanent incisors (PIs) in 283 affected children were examined for hypomineralisation characteristics [defect colour, location, post-eruptive breakdown (PEB); restorations placed/replaced/atypical; sensitivity]. The MHSI scores were compared with treatment received (152 children). Results: Mean (SD) affected teet..
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Funding Acknowledgements
This study was supported by the Australian and New Zealand Society of Paediatric Dentistry, Victorian Branch, and the eviDent Foundation. The views expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the opinions or policies of the Australian and New Zealand Society of Paediatric Dentistry, Victorian Branch, or eviDent Foundation. The authors are most grateful for the assistance of the staff in the dental practices where the study was conducted. All participating children and their families are warmly acknowledged for their contribution. Dr Sandy Clarke of the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, University of Melbourne, is thanked for her invaluable statistical advice.