Hypomineralized Teeth and Their Impact on Oral-Health-Related Quality of Life in Primary School Children

Tim Reissenberger (), Markus Ebel (), Christian Klode, Christian Hirsch and Katrin Bekes
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Tim Reissenberger: Independent Researcher, Odenthaler Straße 132, 51465 Bergisch Gladbach, Germany
Markus Ebel: Independent Researcher, Odenthaler Straße 132, 51465 Bergisch Gladbach, Germany
Christian Klode: Forum für Gesundheitswirtschaft Gemeinnützige GmbH, Am Wall 142, 28195 Bremen, Germany
Christian Hirsch: School of Dentistry, Department of Paediatric Dentistry, University of Leipzig, Liebigstr. 12, 04103 Leipzig, Germany
Katrin Bekes: Department of Paediatric Dentistry, University Clinic of Dentistry, Medical University of Vienna, Sensengasse 2a, 1090 Vienna, Austria

IJERPH, 2022, vol. 19, issue 16, 1-12

Abstract: Background: Molar–incisor hypomineralization (MIH) has a strong negative effect on oral-health-related quality of life (OHRQoL). Malformed teeth can be hypersensitive, and the discoloration might affect children’s appearances, reducing their well-being. The purpose of the study was to investigate how hypomineralized incisors and molars differ in children’s perceived OHRQoL. Materials and Methods: 252 children aged 7–10 years old were included and subdivided into three equal groups ( n = 84). Group A included children with asymptomatic molars and affected incisors. Group B included children presenting only affected molars. Group C was the control group, with children showing no MIH. All participants were asked to complete the German version of the Child Perceptions Questionnaire (CPQ-G8-10) to measure OHRQoL. Results: Participants in the posterior group showed a median total CPQ of 13.4 (±1.7), which was significantly higher than scores in the anterior and control group, which showed a median total CPQ of 8.4 (±1.4) and 4.2 (±0.7), respectively. Children in the posterior group suffered more from oral symptoms and functional limitations, whereas the anterior group dealt more with social and emotional well-being problems. Conclusions: The position of the MIH-affected teeth causes different influences on perceived OHRQoL.

Keywords: molar–incisor hypomineralization; oral-health-related quality of life; Children Perceptions Questionnaire; pediatric dentistry (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I I1 I3 Q Q5 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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