Impact of Molar Incisor Hypomineralization on Oral Health-Related Quality of Life in Brazilian Schoolchildren Aged 8 to 10 Years

ABSTRACT Objective: To assess the impact of Molar Incisor Hypomineralization (MIH) and confounding factors on oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) according to the perception of 8 to 10-year-old children and their parents/caregivers. Material and Methods: A cross-sectional study including 40...

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Published in:Pesquisa brasileira em odontopediatria e clínica integrada 2024-01, Vol.24
Main Authors: Fernandes, Liege Helena Freitas, Laureano, Isla Camilla Carvalho, Farias, Lunna, Prates, Cibele da Cruz, Alencar, Catarina Ribeiro Barros de, Cavalcanti, Alessandro Leite
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Language:English
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Dental Enamel Hypoplasia
DENTISTRY, ORAL SURGERY & MEDICINE
Oral Health
Quality of Life
Tooth Demineralization
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Summary:ABSTRACT Objective: To assess the impact of Molar Incisor Hypomineralization (MIH) and confounding factors on oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) according to the perception of 8 to 10-year-old children and their parents/caregivers. Material and Methods: A cross-sectional study including 403 students aged 8-10 years was carried out, in which OHRQoL was measured using the Child Perceptions Questionnaire administered to both children and parents/caregivers. The diagnosis of MIH was performed according to the previously proposed index. Dental caries experience, malocclusion, and sociodemographic factors were evaluated as confounders. Cluster analysis and Poisson regression with robust variance (p
ISSN:1519-0501
1983-4632
1983-4632
DOI:10.1590/pboci.2024.030