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ArticleDentistry journal2024

Awareness of Molar Incisor Hypomineralisation (MIH) and Hypomineralised Second Primary Molars (HSPMs) among Northern Italian Dentists: A Questionnaire Survey.

Elena Bardellini, Giulio Conti, Federica Veneri, Alessandra Majorana, Francesca Amadori

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  1. Evidence mapping and quality assessment of randomised trials related to molar incisor hypomineralisation.European archives of paediatric dentistry : official journal of the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry · 2025
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Elena BardelliniDepartment of Medical and Surgical Specialties, Radiological Sciences and Public Health, School of Pediatric Dentistry, University of Brescia, Pl. Spedali Civili 1, 25123 Brescia, Italy.
Giulio ContiDepartment of Medicine e Surgery, School of Dentistry, University of Insubria, Via Ravasi 2, 21100 Varese, Italy.
Federica VeneriDepartment of Surgery, Medicine, Dentistry and Morphological Sciences with Transplant Surgery, Unit of Dentistry & Oral-Maxillo-Facial Surgery, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Via del Pozzo, 41124 Modena, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-5903-3830
Alessandra MajoranaDepartment of Medical and Surgical Specialties, Radiological Sciences and Public Health, School of Pediatric Dentistry, University of Brescia, Pl. Spedali Civili 1, 25123 Brescia, Italy.
Francesca AmadoriDepartment of Medical and Surgical Specialties, Radiological Sciences and Public Health, School of Pediatric Dentistry, University of Brescia, Pl. Spedali Civili 1, 25123 Brescia, Italy.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe purpose of this study was to assess the awareness of molar incisor hypomineralisation (MIH) and hypomineralised second primary molars (HSPMs) among dental practitioners in Northern Italy, and to gather data on the occurrence of these conditions in their paediatric patients.

methodsA cross-sectional study was conducted using a structured online questionnaire administered through Google Forms. The survey comprised 10 single-choice questions addressing the occurrence of MIH and HSPM in caries-free patients aged 6-9 years.

resultsA total of 315 dentists participated in the survey, yielding a response rate of 31.5%. The majority of respondents reported that 1-25% of their paediatric patients exhibited HSPMs. Among this group, 43.62% of respondents observed MIH in 1-25% of cases.

conclusionThe findings from this survey suggest a consistent perception of MIH and HSPMs among dental practitioners, aligning with known prevalence data and indicating recognition of these conditions within the dental community in Northern Italy.

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developmental enamel defectsHSPMhypomineralisationMIHsurvey

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PMCPMC11353035

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