Research Article

Prevalence and predictors of molar-incisor hypomineralization among Egyptian children: a cross-sectional study

Volume: 58 Number: 3 September 20, 2024
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Prevalence and predictors of molar-incisor hypomineralization among Egyptian children: a cross-sectional study

Abstract

Purpose: The primary aim of this study was twofold: first, to assess the prevalence of molar incisor hypomineralization (MIH) within a cohort of Egyptian children and, second, to investigate the potential correlation between MIH and various factors, including age, sex, birth complications, and endogamous marriage. Patients and Methods: This cross-sectional investigation took place in Egypt's Delta region, with approximately 3000 children aged between eight and twelve years being recruited for participation. The European Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (EAPD; 2003) criteria served as the diagnostic tool for identifying MIH cases. Upon detection of clinical signs or symptoms indicative of MIH, parents were queried regarding any potential birth complications or endogamous marriages. Lesion severity levels were diagnosed using Mathu-Muju and Wright criteria. Results: The prevalence rate for MIH was found to be 7.2%. Molars exhibited higher susceptibility rates than incisors (64.8% vs 35.2%), with approximately 37% of participants displaying severe scores, followed by mild (33.8%) and moderate (29.2%). Male subjects had significantly more occurrences than females, with positive correlations identified between MIH incidence rates alongside each gender category as well as both birth complications and endogamous marriages. Conclusion: Children born from complicated pregnancies or whose parents are related should receive frequent check-ups from pediatric dentists during their first permanent molar eruption period. so that early detection of MIH can be facilitated allowing timely intervention.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Dentistry (Other)

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

September 20, 2024

Submission Date

November 21, 2023

Acceptance Date

February 26, 2024

Published in Issue

Year 2024 Volume: 58 Number: 3

APA
Etman, A. M., Aboubakr, R. M., & Alkhadragy, D. (2024). Prevalence and predictors of molar-incisor hypomineralization among Egyptian children: a cross-sectional study. European Oral Research, 58(3), 120-126. https://doi.org/10.26650/eor.20241394207
AMA
1.Etman AM, Aboubakr RM, Alkhadragy D. Prevalence and predictors of molar-incisor hypomineralization among Egyptian children: a cross-sectional study. EOR. 2024;58(3):120-126. doi:10.26650/eor.20241394207
Chicago
Etman, Ahmed Mahmoud, Rabaa Mahmoud Aboubakr, and Doaa Alkhadragy. 2024. “Prevalence and Predictors of Molar-Incisor Hypomineralization Among Egyptian Children: A Cross-Sectional Study”. European Oral Research 58 (3): 120-26. https://doi.org/10.26650/eor.20241394207.
EndNote
Etman AM, Aboubakr RM, Alkhadragy D (September 1, 2024) Prevalence and predictors of molar-incisor hypomineralization among Egyptian children: a cross-sectional study. European Oral Research 58 3 120–126.
IEEE
[1]A. M. Etman, R. M. Aboubakr, and D. Alkhadragy, “Prevalence and predictors of molar-incisor hypomineralization among Egyptian children: a cross-sectional study”, EOR, vol. 58, no. 3, pp. 120–126, Sept. 2024, doi: 10.26650/eor.20241394207.
ISNAD
Etman, Ahmed Mahmoud - Aboubakr, Rabaa Mahmoud - Alkhadragy, Doaa. “Prevalence and Predictors of Molar-Incisor Hypomineralization Among Egyptian Children: A Cross-Sectional Study”. European Oral Research 58/3 (September 1, 2024): 120-126. https://doi.org/10.26650/eor.20241394207.
JAMA
1.Etman AM, Aboubakr RM, Alkhadragy D. Prevalence and predictors of molar-incisor hypomineralization among Egyptian children: a cross-sectional study. EOR. 2024;58:120–126.
MLA
Etman, Ahmed Mahmoud, et al. “Prevalence and Predictors of Molar-Incisor Hypomineralization Among Egyptian Children: A Cross-Sectional Study”. European Oral Research, vol. 58, no. 3, Sept. 2024, pp. 120-6, doi:10.26650/eor.20241394207.
Vancouver
1.Ahmed Mahmoud Etman, Rabaa Mahmoud Aboubakr, Doaa Alkhadragy. Prevalence and predictors of molar-incisor hypomineralization among Egyptian children: a cross-sectional study. EOR. 2024 Sep. 1;58(3):120-6. doi:10.26650/eor.20241394207