Ätiologie der Molaren-Inzisiven-Hypomineralisation (MIH).

Molar-Incisor Hypomineralization (MIH) is a developmental enamel disorder of the teeth, also known as "chalky teeth". The exact cause of this condition is still unclear, but there are various hypotheses, including a systemic damage to the ameloblasts during enamel development. Early childhood diseases such as respiratory diseases and middle ear infections may play a role in the development of MIH, but there are no definitive results. Further investigations are necessary to clarify the causes of MIH. There is also evidence that respiratory diseases and infections could have an influence on the development of MIH. Environmental toxins such as dioxins and bisphenol-A have also been studied as potential influencing factors. It is noted that MIH is likely a modern problem and that restructuring of the enamel has also been observed in the past. Early antibiotic intake has also been discussed as a possible risk factor. One study shows a correlation between the intake of certain antibiotics and the occurrence of MIH, while other studies have not found a significant connection. Further investigations are necessary to clarify the role of infections and antibiotics in the development of MIH. The influence of vitamin D metabolism and perinatal factors on MIH is also discussed. There is a list of scientific studies on the topic of MIH, which examine various aspects of the condition. The studies come from different countries and provide a comprehensive overview of the current state of research. [Extracted from the article]

Die Molaren-Inzisiven-Hypomineralisation (MIH) -- mittlerweile auch bekannt unter dem Synonym „Kreidezähne" -- stellt heute neben der Karies die zweithäufigste Zahnerkrankung im Kindes- und Jugendalter dar. Problematisch ist, dass die Ätiologie der MIH noch immer ungeklärt ist, was sowohl für die Eltern der jungen Patienten und Patientinnen als auch für die Zahnärzteschaft als unbefriedigend zu beurteilen ist. Ziel des vorliegenden Beitrags ist es, den aktuellen Wissensstand zur Ätiologie dieser entwicklungsbedingten Strukturstörung darzustellen. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]