MOLAR INCISOR HYPOMINERALIZATION: NEW INSIGHTS AND AN UPDATE ON TREATMENT APPROACHES
KATRIN BEKES
Katrin Bekes, DMD, PhD (Dr. med. dent. habil.), MME, is Professor and Chair of the Department of Paediatric Dentistry, Medical University of Vienna, Austria.
Dr. Bekes graduated from Dental School at Martin Luther University, Halle-Wittenberg, Germany in 2002. She submitted her DMD thesis (Dr. med. dent.) the following year and later gained her PhD in Dental Medicine (2012). She completed a Master of Medical Education at the University of Heidelberg in 2016. After graduating, Dr. Bekes was appointed Assistant Professor in the Department of Operative Dentistry and Periodontology at Martin Luther University, Halle-Wittenberg, Germany and prior to taking up her present position she was an Associate Professor in the Department of Paediatric Dentistry at that university.
Dr. Bekes was General Secretary of the German Society of Paediatric Dentistry for 11 years (2008-2019). Currently, she is President of the German Society of Paediatric Dentistry, Vice President of the Austrian Society of Paediatric Dentistry, and observing councillor of the European and International Academy of Paediatric Dentistry for Austria. Prof. Bekes founded the only competence center for patients with MIH in Austria. She has published and lectured widely in molar incisor hypomineralization and related fields.
ABSTRACT
The treatment of children with molar incisor hypomineralization (MIH) is playing an increasingly important role in dental practice. It is a frequently encountered dental condition worldwide, affecting around 13% of children. Depending on the severity, the condition can be associated with dental complications including rapid wear, enamel loss, increased susceptibility to caries, loss of fillings, and most of all, severe hypersensitivity often resulting in severe discomfort. It is important to diagnose affected children at an early stage and to offer treatment that is appropriate to the severity of the condition. The “Würzburg Concept” can provide assistance here.
This lecture aims to highlight different aspects related to MIH, from its classification possibilities to treatment approaches. It will highlight conventional restoration techniques and discuss the potential to use the digital workflow.
