Prevalence of MIH in Young Adults At Cairo University Dental Hospital and Its Link to Dental Cavities: a Cross-Sectional Study

November 20, 2024 updated by: Norhan zaki helmy zaki, Cairo University

MIH Prevalence Among Early Adulthood Patients Attending Cairo University Dental Educational Hospital and Its Correlation to Dental Caries Experience: a Cross-Sectional Study

We are conducting a study to understand how often MIH (Molar Incisor Hypomineralization) occurs and whether it is linked to a higher chance of dental cavities (caries).

MIH is a condition where the enamel (the hard outer surface) of the first permanent molars and incisors (front teeth) doesn't develop properly, making these teeth more prone to damage and decay. We are looking at whether patients with MIH have more cavities in their teeth compared to patients without MIH.

This study aims to help us learn more about the connection between MIH and dental health, so we can improve care and prevention strategies for kids at risk of cavities.

Study Overview

Status

Not yet recruiting

Conditions

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Estimated)

266

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
      • Cairo, Egypt
        • Faculty of Dentistry, Cairo University

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

  • Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sampling Method

Probability Sample

Study Population

Egyptian participants whose between 18 and 30 years old, both sexes will be included

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • patients whose age between 18 and 30 years old provide informed consent Egyptian patients from both sexes

Exclusion Criteria:

  • patients under or over this age group patients undergoing orthodontic treatment patients who refuse to participate

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

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
A Group of 266 young adult Egyptian patients
Patients will be examined for prevalence of molar incisor hypomineraliztion and its correlation to caries incidence

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
prevalence of MIH
Time Frame: one year
Prevalence of MIH among patients will be described as a percentage
one year

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Sponsor

Cairo University

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start (Estimated)

November 1, 2024

Primary Completion (Estimated)

January 1, 2025

Study Completion (Estimated)

February 1, 2025

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

November 20, 2024

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

November 20, 2024

First Posted (Estimated)

November 22, 2024

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimated)

November 22, 2024

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

November 20, 2024

Last Verified

November 1, 2024

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 14422018483276

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

YES

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

product manufactured in and exported from the U.S.

No

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