Clinical Relevance

Total-etch adhesive systems and resin composite are clinically viable dental materials for esthetic restorations in teeth presenting white/yellow/brown hypomineralization stains.

SUMMARY

Molar-incisor hypomineralization (MIH) is a condition that negatively affects enamel and dentin, especially the first molars and permanent incisors, causing esthetic and functional problems. The present clinical case report presents and discusses the etiology and clinical characteristics of MIH and describes a restorative protocol for MIH-affected teeth.

Among the pathologies that may negatively affect the smile and dental structures, molar incisor hypomineralization (MIH) is defined as a systemic hypomineralization of qualitative character that directly affects the enamel and dentin of the first molars, with or without the involvement of the incisors.1  Less frequently, MIH-like defects have been reported in permanent canines, premolars, and primary second molars.2-4  As result of an altered (or disturbed) matrix production, secretion, arrangement, crystal formation, or matrix resorption, a compromised enamel structure may be observed.5  Defects during calcification/maturation stages usually lead to normal volumes of enamel with insufficient mineralization (hypomineralization) and, consequently, altered translucency. MIH, amelogenesis imperfecta, and dental fluorosis are examples of such qualitative alterations.4,6,7  On the other hand, quantitative defects (hypoplasia) are caused by a disturbance during the amelogenesis matrix secretion phase.8,9 

MIH-affected teeth usually present the enamel with opaque-white, yellow, or brown colorations, with or without posteruptive degradation (PED), varying according to its severity.1,5,10-12  The mild form of MIH is associated with delimited opaque areas, varying from white to brown, in nonstress areas on first permanent molars, with no structural loss and no dental sensitivity.10,13-15  Moderate (with slight or no dental sensitivity)15  and severe forms of MIH are associated with opaque areas at the occlusal/incisal third of teeth. This area occasionally undergoes PED due to reduced hardness and high porosity of enamel, leading to functional and esthetic complications and dental sensitivity.15-17  PED commonly leads to surfaces that are more susceptible to biofilm accumulation and development of carious lesions.18  In severe cases, PED may lead to dental sensitivity due to dentin exposure.1,19  MIH usually presents asymmetrically, affecting two-thirds of the crowns of molars and incisors. One group of teeth may be more affected than the other.20 

There are multiple treatment options for MIH-affected teeth, which include preventive, desensitizing, and remineralizing products; calcium and vitamin supplements; resin infiltration; fissure sealants; enamel microabrasion; direct or indirect restorations; extractions; and orthodontic alignment.4,19  The choice and indication of treatment depend on the severity, patient age, socioeconomic factors, and treatment expectations.21,22  Restorative procedures are great treatment options for teeth with structure loss, requiring restoration of function and esthetics. Some materials and procedures may be considered, including resin composite direct restorations, ceramic indirect restorations, and prefabricated metallic crowns (posterior teeth).23  However, adhesive procedures on MIH-affected teeth are critical and may affect the bond strength and longevity of these restorations.16,24-26  More invasive procedures, such as extractions, are adopted for teeth with major structural impairment, aiming for a future orthodontic/prosthetic rehabilitation after dental surgery.22 

Therefore, the aim of the present clinical case report is to demonstrate an esthetic restorative procedure performed on MIH-affected teeth. The 18-month clinical follow-up and articles concerning MIH are presented and discussed.

A 17-year-old female patient presented to the Restorative Dentistry Clinic of Ingá University Center–UNINGÁ (Maringá, PR, Brazil) with a chief complaint of poor esthetics. The patient presented with stains on the maxillary and mandibular anterior teeth (Figures 1 and 2). During anamnesis, the patient's guardian reported that she was born with low birth weight and was hospitalized due to a severe condition of anemia during childhood (when she was about 1 year old) and had antianemic injections, recommended in cases of iron deficiency. The use of amoxicillin was also frequent because of respiratory tract infections (chronic bronchitis) that affected her during infancy (18 months old until 8 years old), and associated with the use of nebulizers to help the pulmonary air ventilation as well.

Figure 1

Initial clinical aspect showing white/yellow/brown stains in maxillary and mandibular anterior teeth.

Figure 2(A): Intraoral view during mandibular protrusion (note the white/yellow/brown stains in maxillary and mandibular anterior teeth). (B) Initial teeth shade evaluation (color A2 using Ivoclar shade guide).

Figure 3(A): Close-up view of stained central incisors. Transillumination assessment positioning the tip of the light-curing unit at the palatal surface on the right (B and D) and left (C and E) maxillary central incisors. Dark and intense color indicates deep stains.

Figure 1

Initial clinical aspect showing white/yellow/brown stains in maxillary and mandibular anterior teeth.

Figure 2(A): Intraoral view during mandibular protrusion (note the white/yellow/brown stains in maxillary and mandibular anterior teeth). (B) Initial teeth shade evaluation (color A2 using Ivoclar shade guide).

Figure 3(A): Close-up view of stained central incisors. Transillumination assessment positioning the tip of the light-curing unit at the palatal surface on the right (B and D) and left (C and E) maxillary central incisors. Dark and intense color indicates deep stains.

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During dental examination, white, yellow, and brown stains were observed on the buccal surfaces of the maxillary canines, laterals, and central incisors (Figures 1 and 2). On the mandibular teeth, white/“creamy” stains were found on the facial surface of the left lateral incisor and in both central incisors (Figures 1 and 2A). Milder enamel stains were observed on both mandibular canines and on the right lateral incisor. Residual bonding materials were found after bracket debonding on the right maxillary lateral incisor and canine and on the maxillary left lateral incisor. The guardian also reported that the patient's first mandibular permanent molars presented severe structure loss and were submitted to surgical extractions when the patient was 10 years old. The depths of each stain were assessed by positioning the tip of a light-emitted diode (LED) light-curing unit from the palatal/lingual surfaces (Figure 3). Considering both clinical and medical history, MIH was diagnosed. The clinicians proposed the following treatment plan, which was accepted by the patient and guardian: 1) at-home vital dental bleaching; 2) enamel microabrasion on teeth #6, #7, and #10; and 3) direct composite resin restorations on teeth #8, #9, and #11.

At-home dental bleaching was performed by using 10% carbamide peroxide (Opalescence PF, Ultradent Inc, South Jordan, UT, USA) for 2 hours per day, for 20 days. Alginate impressions of the maxillary and mandibular arches were made, and stone models were poured and used to fabricate the custom acetate bleaching trays. The patient was instructed to place a small drop of bleaching product into each tooth section and to contact the clinician if any discomfort or sensitivity occurred. The bleaching treatment resulted in a color alteration from A2 to B1 (Ivoclar Shade Guide, Vita Shade System) using a visual assessment method (Figure 4).

Figure 4

(A): Clinical aspect after at-home dental bleaching. (B) Teeth shade selection using a visual color scale (color B1 using Ivoclar shade guide).

Figure 5Resin composite (Vit-l-escence, Ultradent Inc) color mapping prior to direct restorations: [B2D] Dentin, B2; [B1D] Dentin, B1; [PN] Enamel, Pearl Neutral; [IrB] Incisal, Iridescent Blue; [A1E] Enamel, A1; [B1D] Dentin, B1; [Incisal] Incisal shade (Forma, Ultradent Inc.).

Figure 6Complete removal of hypomineralized stains using a spherical diamond bur (#1014, KG Sorensen) on the buccal surface of both maxillary central incisors.

Figure 7(A, C): Acid etching with 35% phosphoric acid for 30 seconds on enamel. (B, D): Acid etching with 35% phosphoric acid for 15 seconds on dentin.

Figure 8(A): Application of primer (step 2) on dentin only. (B): Application of the unfilled adhesive (step 3) on the entire preparation. Same protocol was adopted for the left maxillary central incisor.

Figure 9(A): Increment of B2 Dentin resin composite. (B): Increment of B1 Dentin resin composite. (C): Increment of Iridescent Blue at the incisal third. (D): Increment of Pearl Neutral Enamel shade as the last increment.

Figure 4

(A): Clinical aspect after at-home dental bleaching. (B) Teeth shade selection using a visual color scale (color B1 using Ivoclar shade guide).

Figure 5Resin composite (Vit-l-escence, Ultradent Inc) color mapping prior to direct restorations: [B2D] Dentin, B2; [B1D] Dentin, B1; [PN] Enamel, Pearl Neutral; [IrB] Incisal, Iridescent Blue; [A1E] Enamel, A1; [B1D] Dentin, B1; [Incisal] Incisal shade (Forma, Ultradent Inc.).

Figure 6Complete removal of hypomineralized stains using a spherical diamond bur (#1014, KG Sorensen) on the buccal surface of both maxillary central incisors.

Figure 7(A, C): Acid etching with 35% phosphoric acid for 30 seconds on enamel. (B, D): Acid etching with 35% phosphoric acid for 15 seconds on dentin.

Figure 8(A): Application of primer (step 2) on dentin only. (B): Application of the unfilled adhesive (step 3) on the entire preparation. Same protocol was adopted for the left maxillary central incisor.

Figure 9(A): Increment of B2 Dentin resin composite. (B): Increment of B1 Dentin resin composite. (C): Increment of Iridescent Blue at the incisal third. (D): Increment of Pearl Neutral Enamel shade as the last increment.

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After 1 month, the restorative procedures with resin composite were performed. The chromatic mapping was made by placing small resin composite increments (Vit-l-escence, Ultradent Inc) on the buccal surface of the maxillary incisors (Figure 5). After rubber dam isolation, the hypomineralized stains were removed using a spherical diamond bur (#1014, KG Sorensen, Cotia, SP, Brazil) coupled to a high-speed handpiece with water irrigation (Figure 6). After complete removal, the enamel was etched for 30 seconds and dentin for 15 seconds using 35% phosphoric acid (Ultra-Etch, Ultradent Inc; Figure 7). Then, the primer (step 2) of a total-etch three-step adhesive system (Adper Scotchbond Multi-Purpose, 3M ESPE, St Paul, MN, USA) was applied only to dentin. Solvent from the primer was allowed to evaporate using air from the syringe for 15 seconds, followed by the unfilled adhesive resin application (adhesive, step 3; Figure 8). The adhesive was light activated for 10 seconds using a polywave LED light-curing unit (Valo Cordless, Ultradent Inc) in the regular mode (1,000 mW/cm2). Resin composite restoration (Vit-l-escence) was made using an incremental technique, respecting the original dental anatomy (Figure 9).27 

The enamel microabrasion was performed for residual orthodontic bonding materials, intrinsic stain removal, and regularization of the enamel surface (Figure 10).28,29  The surface layers of the stained enamels located on the buccal surface of both maxillary lateral incisors and right maxillary canine were removed using a super-fine (macroabrasion) tapered bur (#3195FF, KG Sorensen) under copious water irrigation attached to a high-speed handpiece (Figure 10A,C). A microabrasive product (Opalustre, Ultradent Inc) was used to remove the remaining stains, using a specially designed rubber cup (OpalCups, Ultradent Inc) with a low-speed handpiece (Figure 10B,D). After two weeks, it was observed that the incisal stains were not completely removed on teeth #6 and #7 since they were deeper than the enamel microabrasion was able to remove. Thus, direct resin composite restorations were made on both maxillary lateral incisor and right maxillary canine (Figure 11) following the technique described above for both maxillary central incisors.

Figure 10

(A, C): Macroabrasion using a super-fine tapered diamond bur (#3195, KG Sorensen) on the buccal surface of both maxillary lateral incisors and right maxillary canine. (B): Application of the microabrasive product (Opalustre, Ultradent Inc) using the specific rubber cup (Opalcup, Ultradent Inc).

Figure 11(A): Resin composite shade mapping on the left maxillary canine before direct resin composite restoration ([B2D] Dentin, B2 and Pearl Neutral Enamel shade). (B): Complete removal of the stained opacity at the incisal third. (C): Stained buccal surface at the incisal surface. (D): Removed stains prior to direct resin composite restoration. Although the stain is evident in the left lateral incisor during rubber damn isolation, it was not necessary to perform a direct restoration since the stain disappears when hydrated in saliva.

Figure 12(A): Finishing using aluminum oxide disc. (B-D): Abrasive rubber discs with progressive reduction of abrasive size. (E): Impregnated silicon carbide brush. (F): Use of a diamond paste associated with a goat-hair brush.

Figure 10

(A, C): Macroabrasion using a super-fine tapered diamond bur (#3195, KG Sorensen) on the buccal surface of both maxillary lateral incisors and right maxillary canine. (B): Application of the microabrasive product (Opalustre, Ultradent Inc) using the specific rubber cup (Opalcup, Ultradent Inc).

Figure 11(A): Resin composite shade mapping on the left maxillary canine before direct resin composite restoration ([B2D] Dentin, B2 and Pearl Neutral Enamel shade). (B): Complete removal of the stained opacity at the incisal third. (C): Stained buccal surface at the incisal surface. (D): Removed stains prior to direct resin composite restoration. Although the stain is evident in the left lateral incisor during rubber damn isolation, it was not necessary to perform a direct restoration since the stain disappears when hydrated in saliva.

Figure 12(A): Finishing using aluminum oxide disc. (B-D): Abrasive rubber discs with progressive reduction of abrasive size. (E): Impregnated silicon carbide brush. (F): Use of a diamond paste associated with a goat-hair brush.

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Finishing and polishing procedures were performed using an aluminum oxide disc (Sof-Lex, 3M ESPE), followed by abrasive rubber discs (Jiffy, Ultradent Inc; Figure 12). Later, a silicon-carbide–impregnated brush (Jiffy Brush, Ultradent Inc) was used, followed by the application of a diamond paste (Diamond Polish, Ultradent Inc) using a goat-hair brush. The patient was satisfied with the treatment (Figure 13) and did not want to remove the stains located in the mandibular teeth. Figure 14 represents the 18-month follow-up of the procedures.

Figure 13

Clinical aspect after 1 week.

Figure 14Clinical aspect after 18 months (resin composite restorations were repolished).

Figure 13

Clinical aspect after 1 week.

Figure 14Clinical aspect after 18 months (resin composite restorations were repolished).

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The present clinical case report describes the esthetic restorative treatment of MIH-affected teeth using a combination of dental bleaching, direct resin composite restorations, and enamel microabrasion. The last procedure was performed to remove residual orthodontic bracket bonding materials and white remineralized stains around them and, consequently, smoothening the enamel surface after bracket debonding.29  The patient was satisfied with the clinical esthetic outcomes from the described techniques.

Disturbance (ie, illness) during the late enamel maturation phase of amelogenesis may negatively affect the function of ameloblasts (which are very sensitive to changes in their surrounding environment),30  leading to the qualitative defects found in MIH.31  The MIH diagnosis was based on medical and dental history. The best age for a correct diagnosis of MIH is about eight years, as the maxillary and mandibular permanent incisors and first molars are fully erupted.32  The patient's guardian reported that the patient presented with severe anemia during early childhood. This information is of great value, since the etiology of MIH may be related to some systemic factors and changes/problems during the prenatal (ie, hypocalcemia and/or diabetes), perinatal (ie, premature birth or prolonged delivery), and/or postnatal periods (ie, antibiotic use and/or nutrition problems).33  The severe anemia reported was framed as one of the possible causes of MIH.34  The etiology of MIH is not fully elucidated,5,33,35  and it is difficult to obtain scientific evidence on the origins/causes of MIH development because of the lack of standardized measurement protocols/guidelines. Therefore, well-designed future cohort studies are required.36-38 

Scientific reports37,39-41  found that premature birth and low birth weight are associated with MIH. Moreover, there is considerable evidence of an association between early childhood illness (fever, asthma, and pneumonia, up to three or four years of age) and MIH.38,42  A positive correlation was reported between respiratory disease and a severe variant of MIH with incisor involvement,43  including bronchitis,39,44  and ear, nose, and throat diseases.11  A genetic component from multifactorial pathogenesis was also hypothesized.37,42,45  A systematic review42  reported several studies indicating that chickenpox, renal disease, measles, gastrointestinal disease, tonsillitis, otitis, and adenoiditis might be related to the etiology of MIH. Medication intake (eg, antibiotics such as amoxicillin or penicillin) is strongly associated with MIH etiology and development.11,46-48  Corticosteroids and bronchodilators (asthma drugs) were related to enamel defects as well.49  It is noteworthy to state that the mineralization of the first permanent molars usually starts at birth and is fully completed at four to five years of age.50  The early use of those drugs may have a negative influence on the amelogenesis process. Many of those factors may have influenced or increased the odds of MIH development for the patient presented in this case report, including low birth weight, bronchitis, anemia, and antibiotic intake.

The human dental enamel, in its normal state, has a mineral content of 95%, which leads to a high hardness that can withstand occlusal forces and chewing. The other 5% consists of water (4%) and traces of organic content.51,52  Generally, the MIH-affected enamel presents a reduction in the quantity and quality of mineral content compared with normal enamel. Thus, MIH-affected enamel has a reduced content of calcium and phosphate, and consequently, there is a reduction in the hardness and elasticity, increased porosity,31,53-56  increased carbon and carbonate concentrations, and greater protein content,31,45,54,55,57  which hamper the growth of hydroxyapatite crystals.58,59  Also, the MIH-affected enamel is not organized into hydroxyapatite crystals, usually presenting loosely packed crystals, less-dense prismatic structure, partial loss of the prismatic pattern, less distinct prism borders, and more evident interprismatic space.53,55,57,60,61  Studies54-57  have demonstrated that MIH lesions start at the enamel-dentin junction and end at the enamel surface; thus, MIH lesions are located throughout the whole enamel thickness. All of this information attests to the fact that hypomineralized enamel is more fragile than sound enamel.

The degree of lesion opacities is directly related to the degree of porosity: creamy/white lesions and those without posteruptive breakdown are less porous when compared with yellow/brown–colored enamel.55,56,62  Thus, yellow/brown opacities are more prone to evolve into PED when compared with white/creamy opacities.12  Dentin may also be negatively affected by MIH, presenting lower mineral density when compared with nonaffected dentin, at the cervical region.56  Heijs and colleagues63  reported that MIH-affected dentin under MIH-affected enamel presents few morphological alterations, of which the most significant is the increased interglobular dentin compared with a normal dentin. However, no structural differences were verified when compared with nonaffected enamel.

In MIH-affected teeth, the restoration stage is problematic because of the micromorphological changes found in the hard tissues, which may adversely affect the adhesion between the restorative materials and these substrates.24,25  A significantly higher bond strength to sound enamel when compared with MIH-affected enamel has been reported, regardless of the type of adhesive system used (total-etch or self-etch systems).23,25  The explanation is that a conventional phosphoric etching pattern on MIH enamel is much less pronounced, and this etching also exposes porosities and voids resulting in a “weak link for enamel-resin bond.”25  An abnormal etching pattern in MIH-affected enamel compared with sound enamel was found in other studies.54,61  Moreover, total-etch adhesive systems demonstrated higher bond strength to MIH-affected enamel when compared with self-etch adhesive systems.25  On the other hand, dentin adhesion beneath hypomineralized enamel seems not to be negatively affected and may be performed using either total-etch or self-etch adhesive systems.25 

Considering all of this information, all MIH-affected enamel was removed so as not to jeopardize the bonding quality between the adhesive system and enamel. This procedure ensured that margins were in sound enamel since the cavosurface margins in hypomineralized enamel show less bonding capability16  and may be more susceptible to marginal breakdown. An in vivo study26  found increased restoration failures in first permanent molars when the hypomineralized tissue was left surrounding the cavities, which means that the complete removal of hypomineralized enamel significantly increases the success of MIH-affected teeth restored with resin composite compared with a noninvasive/conservative group (hypomineralized tissue was left in the cavity). Similarly, Fagrell and others64  also recommended the need for removal of MIH-affected areas up to healthy enamel to ensure adequate adhesion and less chance of bacterial invasion,5,64  but with more tooth structure loss.

For anterior teeth, the removal of all white/yellow/brown stains is also reasonable because of esthetic concerns. Sönmez and others26  recommended a more conservative technique by treating the hypomineralized enamel with NaOCl instead of removing all the MIH-affected enamel. However, leaving white/yellow/brown stains around the margins of the preparation may affect the esthetic quality, especially on the facial surfaces of incisors. Future studies should describe and standardize guidelines for assessing the causes of MIH and surface treatments prior to bonding, in order to achieve more conservative dental preparations for resin composite restorations in MIH-affected teeth.

Regardless the cause of MIH, the restorative treatment should comprise the removal of all MIH-affected dental hard tissues (enamel and dentin) prior to bonding procedures for resin composite restorations. After 18 months, satisfactory bonding to MIH-affected teeth using a total-etch adhesive system was observed. Preventive treatments (topical fluoride application, glass-ionomer restorations) should be adopted as soon as the MIH is diagnosed in order to avoid PED, development of caries lesions and pain, and, consequently, invasive treatments such as root canal treatments or extractions.

This study was conducted in accordance with all the provisions of the local human subjects oversight committee guidelines and policies of the Ingá University Center–UNINGÁ, Brazil.

The authors of this article certify that they have no proprietary, financial, or other personal interest of any nature or kind in any product, service, and/or company that is presented in this article.

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Author notes

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Daniel Sundfeld, DDS, MDS, PhD, assistant professor, Department of Restorative Dentistry and Prosthodontics, Ingá University Center–UNINGÁ, Maringá, PR, Brazil

Lucas Menezes Souza da Silva, DDS graduate student, Ingá University Center–UNINGÁ, Maringá, PR, Brazil

Oscar João Kluppel, DDS, MDS student, Department of Restorative Dentistry and Prosthodontics, Ingá University Center–UNINGÁ, Maringá, PR, Brazil

Gabriela Cristina Santin, DDS, MDS, PhD, assistant professor, Department of Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry, Ingá University Center–UNINGÁ, Maringá, PR, Brazil

Renata Cristina Gobbi de Oliveira, DDS, MDS, PhD, assistant professor, Department of Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry, Ingá University Center–UNINGÁ, Maringá, PR, Brazil

Rafael Rocha Pacheco, DDS, MSc, PhD, assistant professor, Restorative Dentistry, University of Detroit Mercy, School of Dentistry, Detroit, MI, USA

Nubia Inocêncya Pavesi Pini, DDS, MDS, PhD, assistant professor, Department of Restorative Dentistry and Prosthodontics, Ingá University Center–UNINGÁ, Maringá, PR, Brazil