Molar Incisor Hypomineralization A Clinical Guide to Diagnosis and T
This book is a wide-ranging reference on current clinical and scientific knowledge regarding the various aspects of molar incisor hypomineralization (MIH). Background information is first presented on the structural properties of hypomineralized enamel, t
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Molar Incisor Hypomineralization
Katrin Bekes Editor
Molar Incisor Hypomineralization A Clinical Guide to Diagnosis and Treatment
Editor Katrin Bekes Department of Paediatric Dentistry University Clinic of Dentistry, Medical University of Vienna Vienna Austria
ISBN 978-3-030-31600-6 ISBN 978-3-030-31601-3 (eBook) https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-31601-3 © Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2020 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors, and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, expressed or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. This Springer imprint is published by the registered company Springer Nature Switzerland AG The registered company address is: Gewerbestrasse 11, 6330 Cham, Switzerland
Preface
Molar incisor hypomineralization (MIH) is defined as “demarcated, qualitative developmental defects of systemic origin of the enamel of one or more first permanent molars with or without the involvement of incisors.” Recent data indicates MIH is a frequently encountered dental condition worldwide. The condition could be associated with dental complications including hypersensitive teeth, rapid progression of caries, mastication impairment due to rapid attrition, and esthetic repercussions. These might affect patients’ quality of life as well as create treatment challenges to dentists. Given this life-long burden, MIH clearly merits increased attention as a global concern for dental public health. This book functions as a wide-ranging reference of current clinical and scientific knowledge of the various aspects of MIH. Background information including structural properties of hypomineralized enamel as well as prevalence data and potential etiological factors are presented first. The following chapters focus on clinical considerations in clinical practice by discussing diagnostic criteria, classifications and treatment strategies plus potential associations between MIH and caries, occurrence of hypomineralized primary teeth, and know
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