Prevalence of molar incisor hypomineralisation and associated factors amongst 8-year-olds in Ireland.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

To describe the prevalence of molar incisor hypomineralisation (MIH) and a selection of potentially associated factors amongst 8-year-olds in Ireland.

Methods

This study reports cross-sectional data from the Fluoride and Caring for Children's Teeth (FACCT) study 2017. Eight-year-olds in Dublin (n = 786) and Cork-Kerry (n = 1524) were clinically examined for MIH (EAPD criteria) and dental caries (DMFT). The association between potential aetiological factors and MIH was assessed using multivariable logistic regression. Potential effects of MIH on dental caries, oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) and parental perceptions of the appearance of their child's permanent incisors were investigated.

Results

MIH prevalence was 11% in Dublin and 9% in Cork-Kerry

SUBMITTER: Nic Ghearailt S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12638329 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature