Restoration of molars affected by molar-incisor hypomineralization using the occlusal replica technique

ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to report the clinical case an 8-year-old male patient seen at Pediatric Dentistry outpatient clinic Universidade Federal do Paraná, Brazil, diagnosed with molar-incisor hypomineralization (MIH) after presenting pain in teeth 16, 36, and 46, which had extensive atypical cavities opacities on adjacent enamel. A diagnostic wax-up affected performed for manufacture silicone occlusal matrix. Encapsulated high-viscosity glass ionomer cement handled inserted into matrix fitted onto by slight finger pressure. After setting time, excess material removed, occlusion checked. flowable resin coating applied, restorations were finished. Six months later, treatment severe MIH lesions proved be efficient, lowering sensitivity reported patient, reshaping teeth, improving their function, refining dental esthetics.