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ArticleBMC oral health2023

Knowledge, experience, and perception of molar incisor hypomineralisation among dentists in the metropolitan area of Mexico City: a cross-sectional study.

José Francisco Gómez-Clavel, Fernando Yair Sánchez-Cruz, Ximena Paola Santillán-Carlos, Martha Patricia Nieto-Sánchez, Ximena Vidal-Gutiérrez, Álvaro Edgar González-Aragón Pineda

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Article in BMC oral health, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.

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6 citing papers in PubMed, 5 citations in OpenAlex.

  1. Knowledge and management of hypomineralisation of second primary molars among Brazilian dentists: a cross-sectional study.European archives of paediatric dentistry : official journal of the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry · 2026
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  6. Perceptions, attitudes, and clinical experiences of Brazilian dental practitioners towards molar incisor hypomineralisation: a cross-sectional study.European archives of paediatric dentistry : official journal of the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry · 2024
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6 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

José Francisco Gómez-ClavelLaboratory of Research in Education and Dentistry, Faculty of Higher Studies Iztacala (FES), National Autonomous University of Mexico, (UNAM), Mexico City, Mexico. gomclave@unam.mx.
Fernando Yair Sánchez-CruzLaboratory of Research in Education and Dentistry, Faculty of Higher Studies Iztacala (FES), National Autonomous University of Mexico, (UNAM), Mexico City, Mexico.
Ximena Paola Santillán-CarlosLaboratory of Research in Education and Dentistry, Faculty of Higher Studies Iztacala (FES), National Autonomous University of Mexico, (UNAM), Mexico City, Mexico.
Martha Patricia Nieto-SánchezSpecialization in Pediatric Stomatology, Faculty of Higher Studies Iztacala (FES), National Autonomous University of Mexico, (UNAM), Mexico City, Mexico.
Ximena Vidal-GutiérrezFaculty of Health Sciences, Autonomous University of Baja California, Mexicali, Mexico.
Álvaro Edgar González-Aragón PinedaLaboratory of Public Health Research, Iztacala, Faculty of Higher Studies (FES), National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), Mexico City, Mexico.
Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México · MXAutonomous University of Tlaxcala · MXUniversidad Autónoma de Baja California · MX

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundMolar-incisor hypomineralisation (MIH) is the most common developmental abnormality observed in teeth. Being a relatively new condition, its treatment can present a challenge for the dentist. There is currently no study available that has evaluated the knowledge of Mexican dental personnel. This study aimed to evaluate the knowledge, experience, and perceptions of dental surgeons regarding the detection, assessment, and treatment of MIH in the metropolitan area of Mexico City.

methodsA cross-sectional study was designed. Dentists from Mexico City and its metropolitan area were invited through social networks to answer a questionnaire of 30 questions related to MIH. Participants were classified into general practice dentists, paediatric dentists, and other speciality dentists. Pearson's chi-square test was used for data analysis.

resultsThe questionnaire was answered by 391 dentists. A total of 86% (338 out of 391) of them identified MIH lesions, while 84% of them reported having observed MIH lesions in their practice. The most frequently observed lesions were yellow-brown opacities which accounted for 47% of the lesions, 46% were white opacities, while only 7% were observed as post-eruptive fractures in the enamel as part of the manifestations of MIH. The most frequently reported problem in the management of teeth with MIH was insufficient training for treating children with MIH. A total of 84% of dentists stated that they would like more information on the treatment of MIH lesions.

conclusionsMost of the surveyed dentists recognised MIH and reported having observed MIH lesions in their practice. Most of the dentists indicated that the main problem for the management of the MIH is the lack of training.

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Dental Enamel HypoplasiaMolar HypomineralizationChildCross-Sectional StudiesDentistsHumansMexicoMolarPerceptionPrevalenceCross-sectional studyGeneral dental practitionerKnowledgeMéxicoMolar-incisor hypomineralisationPaediatric dentistPerception

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