Clinical Management and Short-term Prognosis of Molar-Incisor Malformation Affected Patients: Case Reports
10.5933/JKAPD.2022.49.1.121
- Author:
Hyojin KIM
1
;
Sumin LIM
;
JinYoung KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Sun Dental Hospital
- Publication Type:3
- From:
Journal of Korean Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
2022;49(1):121-130
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
Molar-incisor malformation (MIM) is a newly reported dental anomaly with molar root deformity and incisor crown defects. MIM-affected teeth may cause severe pain with no apparent tooth caries. Since the affected molars clinically appear normal, radiographs are recommended for accurate diagnosis on the first visit. Since MIM-affected patients are in mixed dentition, timely and appropriate interventions are needed to avoid unnecessary pain and complicated clinical issues. This report was written to describe two patients who had MIM in early mixed dentition and report their 2-year follow-ups.
