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World J Stomatol. Feb 20, 2019; 7(2): 20-27
Published online Feb 20, 2019. doi: 10.5321/wjs.v7.i2.20
Published online Feb 20, 2019. doi: 10.5321/wjs.v7.i2.20
Molar incisor hypomineralization and pre-eruptive intracoronal lesions in dentistry-diagnosis and treatment planning
Uri Zilberman, Jomanna Hassan, Shirley Leiboviz-Haviv, Pediatric Dental Clinic, Barzilai Medical University Center, Ashkelon 7830604, Israel
Author contributions: All authors contributed to the manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Uri Zilberman, DMD, PhD, Senior Lecturer, Pediatric Dental Clinic, Barzilai Medical University Center, 2nd Hahistadrut Street, Ashkelon 7830604, Israel. ori@barzi.health.gov.il
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Received: December 11, 2018
Peer-review started: December 12, 2018
First decision: January 4, 2019
Revised: January 14, 2019
Accepted: January 28, 2019
Article in press: January 28, 2019
Published online: February 20, 2019
Peer-review started: December 12, 2018
First decision: January 4, 2019
Revised: January 14, 2019
Accepted: January 28, 2019
Article in press: January 28, 2019
Published online: February 20, 2019
Core Tip
Core tip: Molar incisor hypomineralization and pre-eruptive intracoronal lesions are an increasing concern in pediatric dentistry. Since both conditions are developmental and not caused by carious attack, correct diagnosis of the conditions is significant in order to successfully treat the teeth. Early diagnosis can improve the survival rate of these teeth, because breakdown of the enamel can occur in both lesions and subsequent carious attack may lead to pulpal involvement and extraction of teeth at a very young age. The optional restorative material should be based on the re-mineralizing properties of glass-ionomer cements.