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Hypomineralized Teeth and Their Impact on Oral-Health-Related Quality of Life in Primary School Children

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  • Tim Reissenberger

    (Independent Researcher, Odenthaler Straße 132, 51465 Bergisch Gladbach, Germany)

  • Markus Ebel

    (Independent Researcher, Odenthaler Straße 132, 51465 Bergisch Gladbach, Germany)

  • Christian Klode

    (Forum für Gesundheitswirtschaft Gemeinnützige GmbH, Am Wall 142, 28195 Bremen, Germany)

  • Christian Hirsch

    (School of Dentistry, Department of Paediatric Dentistry, University of Leipzig, Liebigstr. 12, 04103 Leipzig, Germany)

  • Katrin Bekes

    (Department of Paediatric Dentistry, University Clinic of Dentistry, Medical University of Vienna, Sensengasse 2a, 1090 Vienna, Austria)

Abstract

Background: Molar–incisor hypomineralization (MIH) has a strong negative effect on oral-health-related quality of life (OHRQoL). Malformed teeth can be hypersensitive, and the discoloration might affect children’s appearances, reducing their well-being. The purpose of the study was to investigate how hypomineralized incisors and molars differ in children’s perceived OHRQoL. Materials and Methods: 252 children aged 7–10 years old were included and subdivided into three equal groups ( n = 84). Group A included children with asymptomatic molars and affected incisors. Group B included children presenting only affected molars. Group C was the control group, with children showing no MIH. All participants were asked to complete the German version of the Child Perceptions Questionnaire (CPQ-G8-10) to measure OHRQoL. Results: Participants in the posterior group showed a median total CPQ of 13.4 (±1.7), which was significantly higher than scores in the anterior and control group, which showed a median total CPQ of 8.4 (±1.4) and 4.2 (±0.7), respectively. Children in the posterior group suffered more from oral symptoms and functional limitations, whereas the anterior group dealt more with social and emotional well-being problems. Conclusions: The position of the MIH-affected teeth causes different influences on perceived OHRQoL.

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  • Tim Reissenberger & Markus Ebel & Christian Klode & Christian Hirsch & Katrin Bekes, 2022. "Hypomineralized Teeth and Their Impact on Oral-Health-Related Quality of Life in Primary School Children," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(16), pages 1-12, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:19:y:2022:i:16:p:10409-:d:893870
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    1. Sarra Altner & Markus Ebel & Valentin Ritschl & Tanja Stamm & Christian Hirsch & Katrin Bekes, 2022. "Treatment of Severe Caries and Molar Incisor Hypomineralization and Its Influence on Oral Health-Related Quality of Life in Children: A Comparative Study," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(5), pages 1-11, March.
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