Predictors of outcomes for the aesthetic management of MIH in children
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Predictors of clinical- and patient-reported outcomes for management of Molar Incisor Hypomineralisation in young patients
IRAS ID
220083
Contact name
Noren N Hasmun
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Duration of Study in the UK
1 years, 8 months, 31 days
Research summary
This study is about a condition called Molar Incisor Hypomineralisation (MIH), which means the enamel of the permanent front teeth (incisors) and first molar teeth has not formed properly. This condition may present as white chalky spots, or yellow-brown areas on teeth. The cause of the condition is debatable, but it has been associated with problems around the time of birth and illnesses during early childhood. This study will involve children aged 8-16 years old with visible marks on their incisor/s due to MIH. This study aims to evaluate how children feel about having discoloured enamel on their front teeth, caused by MIH. This study will assess their experience of the treatment provided to improve the appearance of the discoloured enamel, seeing if it makes any difference to children's lives. We hope with this knowledge we will be able to provide better treatment for children with the condition. This study will be carried out at the Paediatric Department, Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield. The study will take ~ one year to complete. Children will be asked to complete a questionnaire. They will undergo standard oral examination to look at the overall condition and position of teeth. Their front teeth will be photographed to record how they look before (and after) treatment. Finally, the marks on their incisors will be treated to improve the appearance. This will involve an acid paste rubbed into the front teeth (microabrasion). If the child has a deep mark on their incisor/s, they will be given another appointment to further improve the appearance using microabrasion or a filling material. Each treatment visit will last approximately one hour. The participants will be seen again one and six months later to assess whether the improvement in appearance is long lasting. At these visits, photographs / questionnaire will be repeated.
REC name
Wales REC 6
REC reference
17/WA/0096
Date of REC Opinion
20 Apr 2017
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion