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The role of periodontal ligament cells in delayed tooth eruption in patients with cleidocranial dysostosis.
Journal of orofacial orthopedics = Fortschritte der Kieferorthopadie : Organ/official journal Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Kieferorthopadie - 1 Nov 2009
Lossdörfer Stefan, Abou Jamra Bassel, Rath-Deschner Birgit, Götz Werner, Abou Jamra Rami, Braumann Bert, Jäger Andreas
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: The clinical appearance of patients with cleidocranial dysplasia (CCD), which is caused by mutations in the RUNX2 gene, is characterized by anomalies of the clavicles, thorax, spine, pelvis and extremities and by disturbances of the skull and tooth development. Of orthodontic relevance are multiple supernumerary teeth associated with delayed tooth eruption. The present investigation is based on the...
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