Tooth color may reveal risk of enamel loss in children with cheese molars

NCT ID NCT07727200

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Basel Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 28, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at children with molar-incisor hypomineralisation (MIH), also called cheese molars, to see if the color of the defect can predict future enamel breakdown. Researchers will photograph and scan affected teeth over nine months and compare the scans to measure enamel loss. If a clear link exists, dentists could identify high-risk teeth early and take steps to prevent damage.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to: If a link is found, dentists might predict enamel breakdown early and take steps to protect the teeth before damage occurs.
What could go wrong: This is a small observational study, so any link found may not apply to all children. It does not test a treatment, only a possible prediction tool.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

color vision disorder Molar Hypomineralization

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

COLOUR OF DEFECT ENAMEL BREAKDOWN MOLAR INCISOR HYPOMINERALISATION

Contacts and locations

Locations

University Centre for Dental Medicine
RECRUITING

Basel, Canton of Basel-City, 4058, Switzerland

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