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Does molar-incisor hypomineralization (MIH) affect only permanent first molars and incisors? New observations on permanent second molars.

Aline Leite de FariasDiego Fernando Rojas-GualdrónDiego Girotto BussaneliLourdes Santos-PintoJuan Diego MejíaManuel Restrepo
Published in: International journal of paediatric dentistry (2021)
Enamel hypomineralization mainly affects the first and second permanent molars. Mild defects in the second permanent molars tend to be more frequent in patients with severe MIH in the first permanent molars. The presence of enamel hypomineralization was associated with higher dental caries experience.
Keyphrases
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