MIH or hypomineralization of molars and incisors is a disease that affects the enamel of the teeth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ultimately, the consequences of MIH on oral health can be significant, and we will elaborate on them in this article. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Today, 15-20% of children are affected by IHD, and the number of cases has been increasing over the last few decades, so it is a risk to be prevented from an early age. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The MIH is the acronym for \"molar incisor hypomineralisation<\/em>\"This is a hypomineralization of the molars and incisors. It is a condition of the enamel of the milk teeth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The mineralization of the child's teeth takes place during the last trimester of pregnancy and the child's 4th birthday, but this can vary from one child to another. <\/p>\n\n\n\n An anomaly can occur and disrupt this mineralization process. The teeth will then appear with less enamel, or even without enamel. As a result, the teeth are greatly weakened. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Among the consequences, a much higher risk of cavities!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Si les causes de la MIH restent relativement floues, des probabilit\u00e9s sont \u00e9voqu\u00e9es. Parmi elles, l\u2019administration d’antibiotiques au b\u00e9b\u00e9 ou la prise de m\u00e9dicaments pendant la grossesse. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Other hypotheses are that MIH is due to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n MIH results in the exposure of dentin and hypersensitivity to heat and cold. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The affected tooth may also be painful to chew and brush. As a result, there is a risk that the child will avoid brushing the painful tooth and that plaque, which causes cavities, will accumulate in the area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Eventually, carious lesions appear and progress rapidly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n MIH can be suspected by being alert to certain symptoms such as: <\/p>\n\n\n\n MIH affects both incisors and molars. However, the first permanent molar (PMP) is particularly vulnerable to caries damage because it is the point where chewing is strongest. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The PMP is considered the cornerstone of the dental arch. It is the first permanent molar that guides the permanent dentition and controls, among other things, the dental occlusion. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The treatment of MIH depends on when the lesions are detected. In other words, the severity of the damage. Because of the importance of the permanent first molar, the emphasis is on prevention and temporization. However, depending on the damage, treatment may require extraction of the permanent first molar and replacement with a crown. <\/p>\n\n\n\n In the case of a low level of impairment, the approach will be preventive with :<\/p>\n\n\n\n For moderate damage, the treatments are: <\/p>\n\n\n\n If the damage is severe, the means of treatment are: <\/p>\n\n\n\n The parent can be of great help by accompanying his or her child on different points: <\/p>\n\n\n\n In order to properly follow the evolution of MIH, it is recommended to make an appointment every 3 months with the dentist who follows the child. <\/p>\n\n\n\n During these appointments, the pedodontist can apply a fluoride varnish on the teeth concerned and seal the grooves of the permanent molars that are not decayed. Decayed teeth are treated and specific pain management is also available.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" MIH or hypomineralization of molars and incisors is a disease that affects the enamel of the teeth. In the long term, the consequences of MIH on oral health can be important, and we will develop them in this article. Today, 15-20% of children are affected by MIH, and the number of cases is [...]<\/p>","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":9286,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[309],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-9285","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-mih"],"yoast_head":"\nCauses and consequences <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The symptoms of MIH <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
What to do in case of hypomineralization of molars and incisors?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Prevention and treatment <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The different stages of MIH treatment <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
MIH in children: what can be done to help? <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
What is the follow-up for hypomineralization of molars and incisors?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n