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Association analysis of clinical aspects and vitamin D receptor gene polymorphism with external apical root resorption in orthodontic patients.
American journal of orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics : official publication of the American Association of Orthodontists, its constituent societies, and the American Board of Orthodontics - 1 Sept 2012
Fontana Maria Luiza S Simas Netta, de Souza Cleber Machado, Bernardino José Fabio, Hoette Felix, Hoette Maura Levi, Thum Lotario, Ozawa Terumi O, Capelozza Filho Leopoldino, Olandoski Marcia, Trevilatto Paula Cristina
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INTRODUCTION: Vitamin D is responsible for the regulation of certain genes at the transcription level, via interaction with the vitamin D receptor, and influences host immune responses and aspects of bone development, growth, and homeostasis. Our aim was to investigate the association of TaqI vitamin D receptor gene polymorphism with external apical root resorption during orthodontic treatment. METHODS: Our...
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