Original Article
Year : 2025 | Volume : 9 | Issue : 1 | Page : 1-5
Validation and Reliability of the MIH Rating and Treatment Needs (MIRATN) Index for Molar-Incisor Hypomineralization in the Bhopal Population
Rooch Shah1, Anup Panda 2, MiraVirda 3, Dhruvin Desai 4, Pusty Shah 5
1Postgraduate, Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, College of Dental
Science and Research Centre Bhopal, Ahmedabad.
2Postgraduate, Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, College of Dental
Science and Research Centre Bhopal, Ahmedabad.
3Postgraduate, Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, College of Dental
Science and Research Centre Bhopal, Ahmedabad.
4Postgraduate, Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Narsinhbhai Patel Dental
College.
5Postgraduate, Dr. M K Shah Medical College & Research Centre
Address for Correspondence:
Dr. Roocha Shah
Postgraduate, College of dental sciences and research centre,
Bhopal, Ahmedabad.
Email: roochashah6.rs@gmail.com
Abstract
Molar-Incisor Hypo mineralization (MIH) is a common dental condition that requires effective assessment tools for proper management in pediatric patients. The MIH RATING AND TREATMENT NEEDS (MIRA-TN) Index has been developed to standardize the evaluation of MIH severity and treatment needs. This study aims to validate the MIRA-TN Index as a reliable tool for assessing MIH in pediatric patients. A sample of 150 children aged 6-12 years from Bhopal was evaluated for MIH using the MIRA-TN Index. Inter- and intra-examiner reliability was calculated using Cohen's Kappa coefficient to assess the agreement between examiners. Statistical analysis revealed high reliability, with Cohen's Kappa values indicating excellent agreement between examiners. The results support the utility of the MIRA-TN Index in guiding MIH treatment decisions. The MIRA-TN Index demonstrates significant advantages in the clinical management of MIH, providing a standardized and reliable method for assessing the condition and informing treatment strategies.
Keywords: Molar-Incisor Hypomineralization, MIRA-TN Index, paediatric dentistry, Cohen’s Kappa, reliability, clinical assessment, treatment needs.
Financial support and sponsorship
Self-funded
Conflicts of interest
There are no conflicts of interest
How to cite this article: Roocha Shah. Validation and Reliability of the MIH Rating and Treatment Needs (MIRA -TN) Index for Molar – Incisor Hypomineralization in the Bhopal Population-12 months follow up; Int J Orofac.Biol.2025; 9: 1:1-5. 10.56501/intjorofacbiol.v9i1. ijofb0010.
