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A large number of studies report on the prevalence of molar incisor hypomineralization (MIH). We use systematically compiled data on prevalence studies to describe the prevalence and incidence of MIH on global, super-regional, regional, and national level. We also discuss the burden of MIH. The mean (95% CI) global prevalence was 12.9% (11.7–14.3%), with significant differences between super-regions, regions, and countries. This prevalence translates into 811 million prevalent cases in 2015, while the number of incident cases in 2016 was 16.0 million. An estimated 27.4% (23.5–31.7%) (in mean, 240 million prevalent and 4.8 million incident cases) were or will be in need of therapy due to pain, hypersensitivity or posteruptive breakdown. MIH is highly prevalent across the globe. There is great variety in prevalence and incidence between countries. Low- and middle-income countries shoulder the majority of the absolute burden.
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Schwendicke, F., Elhennawy, K., Krois, J. (2020). Prevalence, Incidence, and Burden of Molar Incisor Hypomineralization. In: Bekes, K. (eds) Molar Incisor Hypomineralization. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-31601-3_3
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