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BMP2 Is Associated with Caries Experience in Primary Teeth.
Caries research - 1 Jan 2015
Romanos Helena Freire, Antunes Leonardo Santos, Lopes Ludiana Barbosa, Sabóia Ticiana de Medeiros, Tannure Patricia Nivoloni, Lips Andrea, Antunes Livia Azeredo A, Abreu Fernanda Volpe de, Deeley Kathleen, Alves Gutemberg, Granjeiro José M, Vieira Alexandre R, Costa Marcelo C, Küchler Erika C
Abstract excerpt
Bone morphogenetic proteins (BMPs) play an important role during the initial process of enamel development and therefore may play a role in caries susceptibility. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the association between the polymorphisms in the BMP2, BMP4 and BMP7 genes and their association with caries experience and primary enamel microhardness characteristics. DNA from buccal cells as well as clinical...
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