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Molar Incisor Hypomineralization

Büyük Azı Keser Hipomineralizasyonu

Melike Erdem(Adnan Menderes Üniversitesi)0009-0008-8267-9390
Işıl Sönmez(Aydın Adnan Menderes Üniversitesi)0000-0002-3530-0244
Pages
25–36
Publication Date
2025-04-24
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In this comprehensive study, the prevalence, etiology, diagnostic criteria, classification, differential diagnosis and treatment approaches of MIH were examined.

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Objective & Hypothesis:Molar incisor hypomineralization (MIH) is defined as the systemic hypomineralization of one to four first molars, often associated with the affected incisors.
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Key Findings & Data:MIH has a complex etiology that includes both genetic and environmental components.
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Conclusion & Impact:In this comprehensive study, the prevalence, etiology, diagnostic criteria, classification, differential diagnosis and treatment approaches of MIH were examined.
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⚙️Variables:Diş Minesi Hipoplazisi · Etiyoloji · Prevalans

Abstract

Molar incisor hypomineralization (MIH) is defined as the systemic hypomineralization of one to four first molars, often associated with the affected incisors. MIH has a complex etiology that includes both genetic and environmental components. It is crucial for MIH to be diagnosed by dentist and it is important for dentists to know the appropriate treatment approach. In this comprehensive study, the prevalence, etiology, diagnostic criteria, classification, differential diagnosis and treatment approaches of MIH were examined.

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Büyük azı keser hipomineralizasyonu (BAKH) sıklıkla etkilenen kesici dişlerle ilişkili bir ila dört birinci azı dişinin sistemik kaynaklı hipomineralizasyonu şekilde tanımlanmıştır. Hem çevresel hem de genetik bileşenleri içeren karmaşık bir etiyolojiye sahiptir. BAKH’ın diş hekimleri tarafından teşhis edilebilmesi ve uygun tedavi yaklaşımının bilinmesi önemlidir. Bu derlemede BAKH prevalansı, etiyolojisi, teşhis kriterleri, sınıflandırılması, ayırıcı tanısı ve tedavi yaklaşımları tartışılmıştır.

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Erdem, M., Sönmez, I. (2025). Molar Incisor Hypomineralization. Türk Diş Hekimliği Araştırma Dergisi, Cilt: 4 Sayı: 1, 25–36. https://doi.org/10.58711/turkishjdentres.vi.1360555

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