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ArticlePediatric reports2024

Molar Incisor Hypomineralization: A Survey of Dental Students from Polish Medical Universities.

Wojciech Tynior, Daria Pietraszewska, Magdalena Truszkowska, Danuta Ilczuk-Rypuła

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Wojciech TyniorDepartment of Medical and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Medical Sciences in Zabrze, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, 19 Jordana St., 41-808 Zabrze, Poland.ORCID 0000-0002-0369-3821
Daria PietraszewskaDepartment of Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Medical Sciences in Zabrze, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, 2 Traugutta Sq., 41-800 Zabrze, Poland.
Magdalena TruszkowskaDepartment of Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Medical Sciences in Zabrze, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, 2 Traugutta Sq., 41-800 Zabrze, Poland.
Danuta Ilczuk-RypułaDepartment of Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Medical Sciences in Zabrze, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, 2 Traugutta Sq., 41-800 Zabrze, Poland.ORCID 0000-0002-0629-2505

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Abstract

backgroundMolar incisor hypomineralization (MIH) is a congenital qualitative disorder of the enamel tissue. During examinations, clinicians may observe a range of enamel opacities during examinations. The aim of this study was to assess the knowledge and awareness of dental students in Poland regarding MIH.

methodsThis study was conducted among dental students who participated in scientific conferences for dental students in Poland. An electronic questionnaire was created for this purpose, accessible via a QR code.

resultsThe respondents consisted of dental students from the first to the fifth year of study, including 98 fourth-year students and 76 fifth-year students. The students represented 10 medical universities in Poland. Of the 341 respondents, 256 (75.07%) stated that they were familiar with the term MIH, but only 61 (17.89%) correctly indicated the diagnostic criteria of MIH. The most frequently indicated condition resembling MIH was enamel hypoplasia, with 158 (46.33%) respondents identifying it.

conclusionsDental students at Polish medical universities have basic knowledge of MIH, but it is insufficient and needs to be improved during their educational training.

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awarenessdental studentsMIHmolar incisor hypomineralizationPoland

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