Correlation between molar-incisor hypomineralization, stress, and family functioning

• Published in: Journal of International Society of Preventive and Community Dentistry
• Main Author: Brejawi M.; Venkiteswaran A.; Ergieg S.M.O.; Sabri B.M.
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Wolters Kluwer (UK) Ltd. 2022
• Online Access: https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85144783293&doi=10.4103%2fjispcd.JISPCD_105_22&partnerID=40&md5=5fe8fbfe8af79f13dbd9abc1fc0e41cf

Aim: This study aims to assess the relationship between stress, family functioning, and molar-incisor hypomineralization (MIH). Materials and Methods: A total of 162 children between the ages of 7 and 9 years were included in this retrospective study, as were their respective parents; the children were examined for MIH while questionnaires centering on stress and family functioning were given to the parents. Statistical analysis was performed using the Mann-Whitney U test and independent samples T-test. Results: A significant correlation between stress as a contributing factor and MIH was concluded; children with higher stress scores had higher occurrences of MIH. On the contrary, family functioning quality was not found to have a direct correlation with MIH. Conclusions: Stress is correlated to MIH and is potentially one of the main causal factors that contribute to the development of the defect. © 2022 Journal of International Society of Preventive and Community Dentistry | Published by Wolters Kluwer - Medknow.