Authors
Rafael José Pio Barbosa Teixeira, Natália Silva Andrade, Lisanca Carvalho Cavalcante Queiroz, Fausto Medeiros Mendes, Marcoeli Silva Moura, Lúcia de Fátima Almeida de Deus Moura, Marina Deus Moura Lima
Publication date
2018/3
Journal
International journal of paediatric dentistry
Volume
28
Issue
2
Pages
198-206
Description
Background
The etiology of molar‐incisor hypomineralization (MIH) remains unknown. Studies indicate that it is multifactorial, and that genetic and environmental factors are involved. Research with twins provides important subsidy to investigate the Influence of genetics and environmental factors that act during pregnancy on the etiology of alterations.
Aim
This cross‐sectional study evaluated the agreement of molar incisor hypomineralization (MIH) between monozygotic and dizygotic twin pairs and the association with environmental factors.
Design
The sample consisted of 167 pairs of twins (8–15 years old), 94 monozygotic and 73 dizygotic. The parents answered a questionnaire on sociodemographic data and pre‐, peri‐, and postnatal health. A dental examination was performed by two calibrated examiners (Kappa ≥0.88) for MIH diagnosis, following the criteria proposed by the European Academy of …
Scholar articles
RJPB Teixeira, NS Andrade, LCC Queiroz, FM Mendes… - International journal of paediatric dentistry, 2018