Kathy R Phipps1. 1. Oral Health Research Consultant, 255 Bradley Avenue, Morro Bay, CA 93442, USA. krp123@charter.net <krp123@charter.net>
Abstract
ARTICLE TITLE AND BIBLIOGRAPHIC INFORMATION: Amoxicillin may cause molar incisor hypomineralization. Laisi S, Ess A, Sahlberg C, Arvio P, Lukinmaa PL, Alaluusua S. J Dent Res 2009;88(2):132-6. REVIEWER: Kathy R. Phipps, MPH, DrPH PURPOSE/QUESTION: Does exposure to antibiotics, specifically amoxicillin, increase a child's risk of having hypomineralized permanent first molars? SOURCE OF FUNDING: The Academy of Finland (government) and the Finnish Dental Society Apollonia (nonprofit) TYPE OF STUDY/ DESIGN: Two studies were presented, one was laboratory the other was a retrospective cohort LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level 2: Limited-quality, patient-oriented evidence STRENGTH OF RECOMMENDATION GRADE: Not applicable.
ARTICLE TITLE AND BIBLIOGRAPHIC INFORMATION: Amoxicillin may cause molar incisor hypomineralization. Laisi S, Ess A, Sahlberg C, Arvio P, Lukinmaa PL, Alaluusua S. J Dent Res 2009;88(2):132-6. REVIEWER: Kathy R. Phipps, MPH, DrPH PURPOSE/QUESTION: Does exposure to antibiotics, specifically amoxicillin, increase a child's risk of having hypomineralized permanent first molars? SOURCE OF FUNDING: The Academy of Finland (government) and the Finnish Dental Society Apollonia (nonprofit) TYPE OF STUDY/ DESIGN: Two studies were presented, one was laboratory the other was a retrospective cohort LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level 2: Limited-quality, patient-oriented evidence STRENGTH OF RECOMMENDATION GRADE: Not applicable.
Authors: Aino K Rantala; Ilkka T Mehtonen; Maritta S Jaakkola; Simo Näyhä; Timo T Hugg; Jouni J K Jaakkola Journal: PLoS One Date: 2016-12-09 Impact factor: 3.240