SIOI Policy on Molar Incisor Hypomineralisation

Authors

  • L Lardani Unit of Pediatric Dentistry, Department of Surgical, Medical and Molecular Pathology and Critical Care Medicine, University of Pisa - Italian Society of Paediatric Dentstry - Societa Italiana di Odontoiatria Infantile (SIOI)
  • S Bagattoni Unit of Pediatric Dentistry, Department of Surgical, Medical and Molecular Pathology and Critical Care Medicine, University of Pisa - Italian Society of Paediatric Dentstry - Societa Italiana di Odontoiatria Infantile (SIOI)
  • MR Giuca Unit of Pediatric Dentistry, Department of Surgical, Medical and Molecular Pathology and Critical Care Medicine, University of Pisa - Italian Society of Paediatric Dentstry - Societa Italiana di Odontoiatria Infantile (SIOI)
  • E Carli Unit of Pediatric Dentistry, Department of Surgical, Medical and Molecular Pathology and Critical Care Medicine, University of Pisa - Italian Society of Paediatric Dentstry - Societa Italiana di Odontoiatria Infantile (SIOI)
  • V Di Taranto Italian Society of Paediatric Dentstry - Societa Italiana di Odontoiatria Infantile (SIOI)
  • M Moscati Italian Society of Paediatric Dentstry - Societa Italiana di Odontoiatria Infantile (SIOI)
  • M Beretta Italian Society of Paediatric Dentstry - Societa Italiana di Odontoiatria Infantile (SIOI)
  • M Cadenaro Italian Society of Paediatric Dentstry - Societa Italiana di Odontoiatria Infantile (SIOI)
  • S Caruso Italian Society of Paediatric Dentstry - Societa Italiana di Odontoiatria Infantile (SIOI)
  • P De Fabianis Italian Society of Paediatric Dentstry - Societa Italiana di Odontoiatria Infantile (SIOI)
  • R Del Conte Italian Society of Paediatric Dentstry - Societa Italiana di Odontoiatria Infantile (SIOI)
  • R Gatto Italian Society of Paediatric Dentstry - Societa Italiana di Odontoiatria Infantile (SIOI)
  • G Marzo Italian Society of Paediatric Dentstry - Societa Italiana di Odontoiatria Infantile (SIOI)
  • L Paglia Italian Society of Paediatric Dentstry - Societa Italiana di Odontoiatria Infantile (SIOI)
  • G Gallusi Italian Society of Paediatric Dentstry - Societa Italiana di Odontoiatria Infantile (SIOI)

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.23804/ejpd.2025.26.03.02

Keywords:

Molar-Incisor Hypomineralisation, Enamel developmental defects, Paediatric dental treatment planning, Post-eruptive breakdown, Minimally invasive treatment

Abstract

AIM: The Italian Society of Paediatric Dentistry (SIOI) is committed to encourage all dental practitioners to provide safe and updated prevention and treatment strategies for oral diseases in paediatric patients. SIOI promotes quality communication and information to parents and caregivers for prevention and awareness of oral diseases in the paediatric population. METHODS: This Policy is based on a comprehensive review of the highest-quality scientific literature available over the past 20 years, including systematic reviews, meta-analyses, evidencebased guidelines, expert recommendations, manuscripts and best clinical practices. A bibliographic search was conducted using PubMed®/MEDLINE, using keywords such as: molarincisor hypomineralisation, molar hypomineralisation, enamel defect, hypomineralised molars, hypomineralised second primary molars, dental developmental defects. Search filters included: publication date (since 2001), language (English), fulltext availability, study type (systematic review, meta-analysis, clinical trial, evidence-based guidelines, manuscripts), species (humans), and age (child: birth-18 years). Additional references were obtained through citation tracking of key publications. Final recommendations were developed by combining the best available scientific evidence with clinical expertise and consensus from a multidisciplinary panel of paediatric dental specialists.