Prevalence of Molar Incisor Hypomineralization among School Children Aged 9 to 12 Years in Virajpet Karnataka India

摘要

BACKGROUND:The molar incisor hypomineralization (MIH) is defined as a qualitative defect of the enamel characterised by the progressive and simultaneous hypomineralization of the enamel structure of the first permanent molars which is of systemic origin, which may be associated frequently with incisors. Although the reported prevalence of MIH ranges from 2.4% to 40.2% worldwide, very little data is available from India.