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A case of molar-incisor hypomineralization with genetic and environmental influences
Author(s) -
Erin Kello
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
dentistry 3000
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.136
H-Index - 1
ISSN - 2167-8677
DOI - 10.5195/d3000.2017.68
Subject(s) - molar , medicine , maxillary central incisor , dentistry , incisor , etiology , orthodontics , sibling , maxillary incisor , pathology , psychology , developmental psychology
Background: Molar-Incisor Hypomineralization (MIH) is a common childhood dental pathology. This paper describes a case with familial involvement and environmental risk factors. Case Description: A 35-year old female has yellowish-brown opacities present on central and lateral maxillary incisors, right and left maxillary canines, right and left maxillary first molars, and right and left maxillary second molars. A 33-year old male sibling has yellowish-brown opacities on the right and left central and lateral maxillary incisors. The male sibling’s fraternal twin does not have evidence of MIH. A maternal grandmother also had evidence of MIH, though involved teeth are not known. Practical Implications: MIH is a condition with both genetic and environmental components. Practitioners should consider both etiologies when patients present with the condition. 

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