Prevalence of Molar Incisor Hypominerlization (MIH) Among a Group of Egyptian Children

Prevalence of Molar Incisor Hypominerlization (MIH) Among a Group of Egyptian Children: A Cross Sectional Study

To determine the Prevalence of MIH in a group of Egyptian children attending the Pediatric Dentistry and Dental Public Health Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Cairo University.

One single operator, Master degree student in the department of Pediatric Dentistry and Dental public health, Faculty of Dentistry, Cairo University will assess incidence of molar incisor hypomineralization for all the patients who will be included in the study sample. The survey will involve a structured questionnaire which will be followed by clinical examination to assess the presence / absence of molar incisor hypomineralization and its severity based on EAPD criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Children age from eight to twelve years.
2. Medically free.
3. Singed informed consent.
4. Both sexes are included
5. Parent and children cooperation.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Children with (amelogenesis imperfecta, tetracycline tooth stains, extensive destruction due to caries, or have restoration or crown and fluorosis).
2. Children with orthodontic bands on the first permanent molars preventing adequate clinical examination.