Prevalence of Molar Incisor Hypomineralization Among a Group of Egyptian Children in Giza Governorate (MIH)

February 10, 2018 updated by: Aya Refaat Abd El-Ghaffar, Cairo University

Prevalence of Molar Incisor Hypomineralization Among a Group of Egyptian Children in Giza Governorate: A Cross Sectional Study

- One single operator will assess the prevalence of molar incisor hypomineralization and its Severity among a group of Egyptian children .

Study Overview

Status

Unknown

Conditions

Detailed Description

the study is about the prevalance of molar incisor hypomineralization and its severity among a group of Egyptian children aged 8-12 years old in Giza Governorate schools.

  • Participants will be randomly selected from primary and preparatory schools in Giza governorate, seated in the school lap or an empty classroom.
  • Clinical examination will be made in the daylight using disposable diagnostic sets (mirror, and explorer). No diagnostic radiographs will be taken.
  • Prior to performing dental examination, index teeth including incisors and 1st permanent molars will be cleaned using a cotton roll.
  • A dental explorer will be further used for cleaning molar fissures.
  • The examiner carefully inspect the coronal part of the 1st permanent molars and permanent incisors for demarcated opacities.
  • A specially made examination chart will be taken for the child including his name, age, address, gender, school, date, medical health and any previous dental treatment.

prevalance of molar incisor hypomineralization is measured by presence or absence.

severity is measured by Modified index based on European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry (EAPD) criteria

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Anticipated)

374

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Egypt
      • Giza,Egypt, Egypt
        • Aya Refaat Abd El-Ghaffar

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

8 years to 12 years (Child)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Probability Sample

Study Population

A group of Egyptian children aged 8-12 years old in Giza Governorate schools.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • schools in Giza Governorate.
  • Positive patient acceptance for participation in the study.
  • Patients who are apparently medically free from any systemic disease.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Uncooperative child.
  • Children with appliances.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
molar incisor hypomineralization
Time Frame: 20 mins
prevalance of molar incisor hypomineralization
20 mins

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
molar incisor hypomineralization
Time Frame: 20 mins
severity of molar incisor hypomineralization
20 mins

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Cairo University

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Aya R Abd El-Ghaffar, Bachelor, Cairo University

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Anticipated)

May 1, 2018

Primary Completion (Anticipated)

June 1, 2018

Study Completion (Anticipated)

July 1, 2018

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

July 25, 2017

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 26, 2017

First Posted (Actual)

July 28, 2017

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

February 13, 2018

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

February 10, 2018

Last Verified

February 1, 2018

More Information

Terms related to this study

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • ARefaat

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