Treatment choice for first permanent molars affected with molar-incisor hypomineralization, in patients 7-8 years of age: a questionnaire study among Swedish general dentists, orthodontists, and pediatric dentists.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

The aim of this study was to investigate attitudes and preferred therapy choice for first permanent molars (FPM) with Molar-Incisor Hypomineralization (MIH).

Methods

An online questionnaire was sent out to general dentists (n = 559) working in the Public Dental Service in Region Västra Götaland, orthodontists (n = 293), and pediatric dentists (n = 156) (members from each interest association), in Sweden. The questionnaire contained three parts: general questions regarding the respondents, patient cases, and general questions regarding extraction of FPMs with MIH. Statistics were carried out using Chi-squared tests, with a significance level of 5%.

Results

A response rate of 36% was obtained. Orthodontists and pediatric dentists were more prone to extract FPMs

SUBMITTER: Hajdarevic A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10942915 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature