Journal of Korean Academy of Pediatric Dentistry 2022;49(1):121-130

doi:10.5933/JKAPD.2022.49.1.121

Clinical Management and Short-term Prognosis of Molar-Incisor Malformation Affected Patients: Case Reports

Hyojin KIM 1 ; Sumin LIM ; JinYoung KIM

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Republic of Korea

Language

Korean

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.