The Esthetic Management of Molar Incisor Hypomineralization: Succeeding the Challenge

Sarra Nasri; Rim Kallala; Sabra Jaâfoura; Nissaf Daouahi; Belhassen Harzallah

doi:10.1155/crid/2400626

The Esthetic Management of Molar Incisor Hypomineralization: Succeeding the Challenge

Case Rep Dent. 2025 Oct 13:2025:2400626. doi: 10.1155/crid/2400626. eCollection 2025.

Authors

Sarra Nasri¹, Rim Kallala¹, Sabra Jaâfoura², Nissaf Daouahi¹, Belhassen Harzallah¹

Affiliations

¹ University of Monastir, Faculty of dental medecine of Monastir, Research Laboratory of Occlusodontics and Ceramic Prostheses, Monastir, Tunisia.
² Faculty of Dental Medicine, Research Laboratory of Dento-Facial, Clinical and Biological Approach (ABCDF), University of Monastir, Monastir, Tunisia.

Abstract

Molar incisor hypomineralization (MIH) is a developmental defect of tooth enamel that affects the quality of the enamel. It is estimated that MIH affects between 13.1% and 14.2% of the world's population. However, in some countries, such as Tunisia (North Africa), there is a dearth of information regarding the prevalence of MIH. The range of treatment options for MIH includes preventive interventions implemented during childhood as well as conservative restorations for adult patients. This case report was aimed at providing a detailed account of the esthetic rehabilitation of a clinical case involving a young female patient who had MIH-related esthetic impairment and for whom ceramic veneers were recommended as part of a minimally invasive treatment plan.

Keywords: ceramic veneers; dental esthetics; molar incisor hypomineralization.

Publication types

Case Reports