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Case Report
Signs of molar incisor hypomineralization before eruption of the affected tooth: Case report
1 Professor of Pediatric Clinic and Patients with Disabilities at the Catholic University of Brasilia and IESB University Center, Brasilia, Brazil
2 CEO from Fenelon, Dental Radiographic Diagnosis, Brasília, Brazil
3 Department of Morphology, Genetics, Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry, Araraquara School of Dentistry, São Paulo State University (Unesp), Araraquara, São Paulo, Brazil
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Lourdes Santos-Pinto
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Article ID: 100046Z07CP2024
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Peruch CMS, Barriviera M, Barriviera FA, Santos-Pinto L. Signs of molar incisor hypomineralization before eruption of the affected tooth: Case report. J Case Rep Images Dent 2024;10(2):1–6.ABSTRACT
Introduction: Clinical manifestations of molar incisor hypomineralization (MIH) can be confused with other developmental defects of the enamel, complicating early diagnosis and appropriate treatment intervention.
Case Report: This case report demonstrated that signs suggestive of the MIH defect in first molars were possible to be identified on panoramic radiographs and 3D cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) scans, before the teeth erupted. The defect was proven with the eruption of the tooth.
Conclusion: Panoramic radiography and CBCT were radiological alternative for the early identification of signs of MIH. However, CBCT should not be routinely indicated due to its higher radiation dose.
Keywords: Cone beam computed tomography, Early diagnosis, Molar hypomineralization, Panoramic radiography
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Author Contributions:
Claudia Maria de Souza Peruch - Substantial contributions to conception and design, Acquisition of data, Analysis of data, Interpretation of data, Drafting the article, Revising it critically for important intellectual content, Final approval of the version to be published
Mauricio Barriviera - Acquisition of data, Analysis of data, Interpretation of data, Revising it critically for important intellectual content, Final approval of the version to be published
Fernando Antunes Barriviera - Acquisition of data, Analysis of data, Interpretation of data, Revising it critically for important intellectual content, Final approval of the version to be published
Lourdes Santos-Pinto - Substantial contributions to conception and design, Acquisition of data, Analysis of data, Interpretation of data, Drafting the article, Revising it critically for important intellectual content, Final approval of the version to be published
Guaranter of SubmissionThe corresponding author is the guarantor of submission.
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Consent StatementWritten informed consent was obtained from the patient for publication of this article.
Data AvailabilityAll relevant data are within the paper and its Supporting Information files.
Conflict of InterestAuthors declare no conflict of interest.
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