Molar Incisor Hypomineralisation: New Perceptions

Molar Incisor Hypomineralisation (MIH): Understanding, Diagnosis, and Management

This comprehensive reference provides an in-depth exploration of Molar Incisor Hypomineralisation (MIH), addressing its origins, clinical challenges, and treatment approaches. It examines whether MIH is a recent phenomenon or simply a newly recognized condition, offering clarity through scientific evidence and clinical insights.

Key Features

• Fundamental Knowledge: Explains developmental enamel defects, clinical features of hypomineralised enamel, and the challenges in diagnosis and scoring systems.
• Patient-Centered Evaluation: Highlights the importance of detailed oral records, behavioral assessment, and the impact of MIH on patient quality of life.
• Clinical Challenges and Management: Covers post-eruptive breakdown of demarcated opacities, hypersensitivity, adhesive difficulties, and restorative solutions for severely affected molars.
• Scientific Insights: Discusses prevalence, distribution, systemic and environmental risk factors, as well as genetic theories behind MIH.
• Preventive and Restorative Approaches: Explores fissure sealants, remineralisation strategies, esthetic restorations, and the rationale for extraction of affected first molars.
• Practical Considerations: Evaluates cost-effectiveness of MIH management and the role of digital platforms in information sharing and patient support.

With its blend of scientific depth and clinical practicality, this book is an essential resource for pediatric dentists, orthodontists, restorative specialists, and all clinicians involved in diagnosing and managing MIH.