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Diagnosis, Classifications and Treatment Strategies of MIH-Affected Teeth

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Molar Incisor Hypomineralization

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Molar incisor hypomineralization (MIH) is defined as hypomineralization of systemic origin of one to four permanent first molars frequently associated with affected incisors. The aim of this chapter is to describe currently available diagnostic criteria, discuss differential diagnoses and present classifications and treatment options.

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  1. Department of Paediatric Dentistry, University Clinic of Dentistry, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria

    Katrin Bekes

  2. Paediatric REsearch Project (PREP), Barneveld, The Netherlands

    Karin L. Weerheijm

  3. Tandartsenpraktijk Kindertand Zuid, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

    Karin L. Weerheijm

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Bekes, K., Weerheijm, K.L. (2020). Diagnosis, Classifications and Treatment Strategies of MIH-Affected Teeth. In: Bekes, K. (eds) Molar Incisor Hypomineralization. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-31601-3_5

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