Introduction and application of European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry judgment criteria and scoring system for molar-incisor hypomineralization
10.3760/cma.j.cn112144-20221017-00532
- VernacularTitle:磨牙-切牙釉质矿化不全的欧洲儿童牙科学会诊断标准和评分系统介绍及应用
- Author:
Zhaoxin ZHANG
1
;
Yimeng ZHANG
;
Yueying LIU
;
Zhongrui YANG
;
Jie JIA
;
Yanfang REN
Author Information
1. 河南大学第一附属医院口腔科 河南大学口腔医学院，开封475000
- Keywords:
Tooth remineralization;
Molar-incisor hypomineralization;
Hypomineralized second primary molars;
Epidemiological studies;
European Academy of Paediatric D
- From:
Chinese Journal of Stomatology
2023;58(9):944-952
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Molar-incisor hypomineralization (MIH) is defined as an enamel mineralization defect caused by systemic factors, which is characterized by demarcated opacities. These opacities are liable to result in brittle hypomineralized enamel breakdown, which expediting the eventual development of cavities, even tooth loss. Early diagnosis and prompt intervention are essential. The MIH scoring system based on the diagnostic criteria of the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry (EAPD) is internationally recognized. This system is particularly helpful to diagnose and evaluate the MIH, as well as conductive to the performance of epidemiological investigations. This paper gives a presentation on the EAPD judgment criteria and scoring system as well as their applications, based on the current situation of MIH studies and our findings of MIH epidemiological investigation.
