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

IF 2.3 Q2 DENTISTRY, ORAL SURGERY & MEDICINE

European Archives of Paediatric Dentistry Pub Date : 2025-04-28 DOI:10.1007/s40368-025-01033-6

S Nic Ghearailt, N Coffey, M Harding, H Whelton, M Cronin, P James

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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. In Dublin, prevalence of MIH was higher amongst children who had health problems in the past year. There was no association between community water fluoridation and MIH in Cork-Kerry. In both regions, dental caries was higher amongst children with MIH. Parents of children with MIH in Dublin and Cork-Kerry were more likely to have noticed marks on their child's permanent incisors. In Dublin, MIH was associated with poorer parent-reported OHRQoL. Parents of children with MIH in Cork-Kerry were less likely to be satisfied with the colour of their child's permanent incisors.

Conclusions: MIH prevalence was 9-11%. The association between MIH and dental caries suggests that MIH severity in Ireland may be high. There is an urgent need for national data on MIH prevalence and severity, early identification of children with MIH and provision of preventive and treatment services in line with international best practise.

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爱尔兰8岁儿童臼齿低矿化患病率及相关因素

目的：描述爱尔兰8岁儿童中磨牙切牙低矿化（MIH）的患病率和潜在相关因素的选择。方法：本研究报告了2017年氟化物与儿童牙齿护理（FACCT）研究的横截面数据。都柏林（n = 786）和科克-克里（n = 1524）的8岁儿童进行了MIH （EAPD标准）和龋齿（DMFT）的临床检查。使用多变量logistic回归评估潜在病因因素与MIH之间的关系。调查了MIH对龋齿、口腔健康相关生活质量（OHRQoL）和父母对孩子恒门牙外观的感知的潜在影响。结果：都柏林的MIH患病率为11%，科克-克里为9%。在都柏林，过去一年中有健康问题的儿童患MIH的比率较高。在科克-克里，社区饮水氟化与MIH之间没有关联。在这两个地区，患有MIH的儿童患龋齿的比例更高。在都柏林和科克-克里，患有MIH的孩子的父母更有可能注意到他们孩子的恒门牙上的痕迹。在都柏林，MIH与较差的家长报告的OHRQoL相关。在科克-克里，患有MIH的孩子的父母不太可能对他们孩子的永久门牙的颜色感到满意。结论：MIH患病率为9-11%。MIH和龋齿之间的联系表明爱尔兰的MIH严重程度可能很高。目前迫切需要关于MIH患病率和严重程度的国家数据，早期识别患有MIH的儿童，并根据国际最佳做法提供预防和治疗服务。

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European Archives of Paediatric Dentistry DENTISTRY, ORAL SURGERY & MEDICINE-

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期刊介绍： The aim and scope of European Archives of Paediatric Dentistry (EAPD) is to promote research in all aspects of dentistry for children, including interceptive orthodontics and studies on children and young adults with special needs. The EAPD focuses on the publication and critical evaluation of clinical and basic science research related to children. The EAPD will consider clinical case series reports, followed by the relevant literature review, only where there are new and important findings of interest to Paediatric Dentistry and where details of techniques or treatment carried out and the success of such approaches are given.