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The Würzburg MIH concept: the MIH treatment need index (MIH TNI)

A new index to assess and plan treatment in patients with molar incisior hypomineralisation (MIH)

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Abstract

Aim

This was to create a new easy-to-use index for the treatment of MIH.

Methods

An international MIH working group developed a new MIH index as an epidemiological screening procedure for assessing MIH treatment needs (MIH-TNI), and also for the screening and monitoring of individuals by dental practitioners.

Results

The MIH TNI assesses in particular the extent of the destruction of tooth structure in combination with any hypersensitivity occurring in MIH. The MIH-TNI is suggested as a basis for individual dental examinations covering all MIH typical problems or treatment planning. In addition, this index shall be the basis for decision-making in any MIH therapy studies already planned.

Conclusion

After the validation of the MIH TNI it may be possible to create a standardised approach for dental treatment for MIH.

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Acknowledgements

This article is based in parts on: Bekes K, Steffen R. Das Würzburger MIH-Konzept. DOI:10.3238/OPKZH.2016.0165-0170. By courtesy of the Deutscher Aerzteverlag GmbH.

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  1. Clinic of Orthodontics and Paediatric Dentistry, Centre for Dental Medicine University of Zürich, Plattenstrasse 11, 8032, Zurich, Switzerland

    R. Steffen

  2. Department of Paediatric Dentistry, University of Gießen, Schlangenzahl 14, 35392, Gießen, Germany

    N. Krämer

  3. Department of Paediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Medical University of Vienna, Sensengasse 2a, 1090, Vienna, Austria

    K. Bekes

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Steffen, R., Krämer, N. & Bekes, K. The Würzburg MIH concept: the MIH treatment need index (MIH TNI). Eur Arch Paediatr Dent 18, 355–361 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40368-017-0301-0

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