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Treatment of Severe Caries and Molar Incisor Hypomineralization and Its Influence on Oral Health-Related Quality of Life in Children: A Comparative Study

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  • Sarra Altner

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

  • Markus Ebel

    (Private Pediatric Dentistry Practice ‘Leo Löwenzahn’, 51465 Bergisch Gladbach, Germany)

  • Valentin Ritschl

    (Section for Outcomes Research, Center for Medical Statistics, Informatics, and Intelligent Systems, Medical University Vienna, 1090 Vienna, Austria
    Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Arthritis and Rehabilitation, 1090 Vienna, Austria)

  • Tanja Stamm

    (Section for Outcomes Research, Center for Medical Statistics, Informatics, and Intelligent Systems, Medical University Vienna, 1090 Vienna, Austria
    Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Arthritis and Rehabilitation, 1090 Vienna, Austria)

  • Christian Hirsch

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

  • Katrin Bekes

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

Abstract

Background: Treatment of oral diseases can have a long-lasting impact on a child’s life well beyond its childhood years. The purpose of this study was to compare the impact of treatment on the oral-health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) of children with severe caries and severe molar incisor hypomineralization (MIH). Methods: A total of 210 children (mean age 9 years; 49% female) with severe caries (inner third of dentin) and severe MIH (post-eruptive breakdown, crown destruction) were included in the study. Both groups were matched according to age, gender, and social status. The German version of the Child Perception Questionnaire for 8–10-year-olds (CPQ-G8–10) was used before and after treatment to analyze the impact on OHRQoL. Results: Patients with severe MIH showed a significantly higher total CPQ score (17.8 (±10.6)) before treatment compared to the caries group (13.8 (±14.3)). The mean CPQ score in all subdomains decreased significantly after therapy in the MIH group. Children with severe carious lesions had similar results except in the domain “functional limitations”, as treatment led to only minor changes (2.9 (±3.6) to 2.2 (±2.6)). Conclusions: Despite a narrower treatment spectrum, patients with severe MIH experienced a greater overall improvement in OHRQoL compared to the caries group.

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  • 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.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:19:y:2022:i:5:p:2983-:d:763750
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    1. Emma Wuollet & Sakari Laisi & Satu Alaluusua & Janna Waltimo-Sirén, 2018. "The Association between Molar-Incisor Hypomineralization and Dental Caries with Socioeconomic Status as an Explanatory Variable in a Group of Finnish Children," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 15(7), pages 1-10, June.
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    1. 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.

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