Simplified occlusal replica adapted technique with glass ionomer cement for molar-incisor hypomineralization-affected molars: An 18-month follow-up.

BACKGROUND AND OVERVIEW

Molar-incisor hypomineralization (MIH) is a qualitative developmental defect of enamel, which has been a daily concern in clinical practice owing to its difficult treatment.

CASE DESCRIPTION

An 11-year-old girl was admitted to the pediatric dental clinic with a symptom of severe hypersensitivity in the permanent molars owing to MIH. The treatment consisted of a simplified occlusal replica adapted technique with conventional glass ionomer cement in the MIH-affected molars, which involved laboratory and clinical stages. The patient was reexamined every 3 months, and after 18 months there was no additional tooth structure loss, restoration failure, or pain. This technique may be considered a feasible alternative to restore hypomineralized teeth owing to its reduced procedure time and good performance in the follow-up period of 18 months.

CONCLUSIONS AND PRACTICAL IMPLICATIONS

The technique successfully restored the function and shape of the affected teeth, decreasing the sensitivity by means of covering the demarcated MIH opacities.