title: Essentiality of early diagnosis of molar incisor hypomineralization in children and review of its clinical presentation, etiology and management.
abstract: Molar incisor hypomineralization (MIH) is a common developmental condition resulting in enamel defects in first permanent molars and permanent incisors. It presents at eruption of these teeth. One to four molars, and often also the incisors, could be affected. Since first recognized, the condition has been puzzling and interpreted as a distinct phenomenon unlike other enamel disturbances. Early diagnosis is essential since, rapid breakdown of tooth structure may occur, giving rise to acute symptoms and complicated treatment. The purpose of this article is to review MIH and illustrate its diagnosis and clinical management in young children. How to cite this article: Garg N, Jain AK, Saha S, Singh J. Essentiality of Early Diagnosis of Molar Incisor Hypomineralization in Children and Review of its Clinical Presentation, Etiology and Management. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2012;5(3):190-196.
authors.affiliation: Lecturer, Department of Pedodontics, Sardar Patel Postgraduate Institute of Dental and Medical Sciences, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh India, e-mail: drnishita_garg@yahoo.com.
authors.forename: Nishita
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Garg
authors.affiliation: Lecturer, Department of Orthodontics, Sardar Patel Postgraduate Institute of Dental and Medical Sciences, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India.
authors.forename: Abhay Kumar
authors.initials: AK
authors.lastname: Jain
authors.affiliation: Lecturer, Department of Pedodontics, Sardar Patel Postgraduate Institute of Dental and Medical Sciences, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India.
authors.forename: Sonali
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Saha
authors.affiliation: Reader, Department of Pedodontics, Teerthanker Mahaveer Dental College and Research Centre, Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, India.
authors.forename: Jaspal
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Singh
keywords: First permanent molars; Hypomineralization; Post-eruption breakdown