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. 2020 Feb 26;17(5):1499. doi: 10.3390/ijerph17051499

Table 1.

Decision-making considerations when dealing with the restorative options for molar incisor hypomineralization (MIH) teeth in children.

Restorative Considerations Composite Restoration Glass Ionomer Restoration Full Coverage Stainless-Steel Crown CAD/CAMCeramic Overlays
Effectiveness of restorative approach ++ ++ +++ +++
Tooth sensitivity reduction ++ ++ +++ +++
Tooth preparation +++ +++ + ++
Restoration strength (shear & bond) ++ + +++ +++
Occlusal contact stability ++ + +++ +++
Interproximal contact stability ++ + +++ +++
Pulpal trauma + ++ +++ +++
Esthetics ++ ++ - +++
Technique sensitivity ++ ++ +++ ++
Cost ++ ++ ++ +
Predictability + + +++ +++
Definitive restoration +++ +++ - +++
Restoration longevity ++ + +++ +++

+ Poor; ++ Fair; +++ Excellent.