Prevalence, distribution, characteristics and associated factors of molar-incisor hypo-mineralisation among Libyan schoolchildren: a cross-sectional survey.

Arheiam A ArheiamS AbbasL BalloE BorowisS RashwanM El Tantawi

Published in: European archives of paediatric dentistry : official journal of the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry (2021)

In Libyan children, MIH appeared to be the most prevalent type of enamel defects affecting 15.5% of the participants. Although not statistically significant, MIH appeared to be associated with prenatal, perinatal and post-natal challenges.

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pregnant women
south africa
young adults
risk factors