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Febrile illness during the first year of life showed a significant association with hypersensitivity. Methods: A structured 30-item questionnaire was distributed to mothers of 50 children diagnosed with MIH between February and March 2024. Data was analyzed using chi-square tests, with p &lt; 0.05 considered significant, and univariate and multivariate logistic regressions at 95% confidence interval. Clinical diagnosis followed the Weerheijm (EAPD) criteria. Results: Maternal medication during pregnancy (antibiotics, antiepileptics, asthma drugs) was significantly associated with preterm birth (p = 0.01). Low birth weight correlated with tooth eruption disorders (p = 0.009) and perinatal complications such as hypoxia and respiratory distress (p = 0.0001). Fluoride application demonstrated a protective effect against discolorations (p = 0.005), caries (p = 0.002), and hypersensitivity (p = 0.01). In the multivariate model, febrile illness during the first year of life may be associated with hypersensitivity in MIH-affected teeth (aOR = 5.71, 95% CI: 1.01\u201332.27, p = 0.049). Conclusions: Maternal medication and perinatal complications, particularly low birth weight, were associated with MIH occurrence. Preventive strategies emphasizing maternal health, early screening, and remineralization-based therapies can mitigate long-term oral health impacts.<\/jats:p>","DOI":"10.3390\/epidemiologia7010004","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2025,12,29]],"date-time":"2025-12-29T06:25:51Z","timestamp":1766989551000},"page":"4","update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/mdpi_crossmark_policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":0,"title":["Perinatal Risk Factors and Clinical Correlations in Molar\u2013Incisor Hypomineralization: A Cross-Sectional Epidemiological Study"],"prefix":"10.3390","volume":"7","author":[{"given":"Esztella-\u00c9va","family":"Kis","sequence":"first","affiliation":[{"name":"Faculty of Dental Medicine, George Emil Palade University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Science and Technology of T\u00e2rgu Mures, 38 Gh. 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