Tooth Development in Molar Incisor Hypomineralisation

Molar incisor hypomineralization has been defined as a qualitative developmental enamel defect affecting one or more permanent first molars, often including the permanent incisors. The development of the teeth with the developmental defect remains unclear. The aim of this study is to evaluate tooth development in children with MIH using the Cameriere and Haavikko methods on panoramic radiographs and to determine the accuracy of these methods. The first null hypothesis of this study was that there would be no difference in tooth development between children with MIH and children with healthy structure of teeth, and the second null hypothesis was that Cameriere and Haavikko methods could estimate dental age with the equal accuracy.