Influence of caries and molar incisor hypomineralization on oral health-related quality of life in children

ConclusionWith increasing severity, both clinical conditions showed a greater negative impact on OHRQoL. MIH was associated with more impairments.Clinical relevanceCurrently, the focus in pediatric dentistry is placed on the prevention and treatment of caries. Both diseases may have a negative influence on OHRQoL. Since children perceive the impairments by MIH as worse and the prevalence is equal to that of caries, which focus might be shifted in the future.
Source: Clinical Oral Investigations - Category: Dentistry Source Type: research