BACKGROUND: The term Molar-Incisor Hypomineralisation (MIH) was introduced in 2001 by Weerheijm, Jalevik and Alaluusua, and describes a defect of systemic origin that affects one to four first permanent molars, often associated with permanent incisors. In the past 20 years, this definition dictated the work regarding MIH prevalence, associated risk factors, association with dental caries, impact on quality of life, and therapeutic options. PURPOSE: In this report, we offer an updated and comprehensive view of MIH centred on the patient and the tooth. CONCLUSION: MIH today is globally recognized as a potential public health problem and it is not a defect of purely systemic origin but rather a condition with complex aetiology that in some instances may be the result of gene-environmental interactions.
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