Publications by authors named "Aikaterini Kevrekidou"

Background: There are scarce data on the hypomineralisation of other permanent teeth (HOPT) than the index teeth of Molar Incisor Hypomineralisation (MIH).

Aim: To report on the prevalence and surface pattern of HOPT and seek associations with MIH.

Design: Representative samples of urban Greek 14-year-olds were examined in classroom with a dental mirror.

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The aim of the present study was to investigate the erosive tooth wear of primary and permanent teeth and its association with related risk factors. Two groups of Greek children aged 8 (n = 329) and 14 years (n = 263) were examined in the classroom using the Basic Erosive Wear Examination (BEWE) index. Data concerning risk factors were collected using questionnaires.

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Purpose: To report on the prevalence, severity, defect location, and other characteristics of molar incisor hypomineralization (MIH).

Methods: Representative samples of eight- and 14-year-old children (1,179 and 1,156, respectively) in three Greek cities were examined for MIH in the classroom using European Academy of Pediatric Dentistry criteria. MIH either mild or severe included the recording of defect color and location.

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