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Early diagnosis is essential to prevent the complications and guide effective treatment planning.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Aim:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>To assess the prevalence and clinical features of MIH and HSPM among school children in Rohtak, Haryana, India, using the modified European Academy of Pediatric Dentistry diagnostic criteria.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Material and Method:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A cross-sectional study was conducted among 2205 children aged 3\u20136 years (for HSPM) and 12\u201314 years (for MIH) using the multistage cluster sampling. Clinical examination was carried out by a single calibrated examiner. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The prevalence of MIH was 6.57% and HSPM was observed in 6.41% of children. In MIH cases, brown demarcated opacities and posteruptive enamel breakdown were predominant findings. In HSPM, white opacities were the most frequent presentation. A unique finding of the present study was the presence of hypomineralized lesions in permanent canines and premolars in a subset of patients.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The prevalence of MIH and HSPM in this North Indian population indicates a need for increased awareness and early diagnosis. 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