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Genetic variation may explain why females are less susceptible to dental erosion.
European journal of oral sciences - 1 Oct 2016
Uhlen Marte-Mari, Stenhagen Kjersti R, Dizak Piper M, Holme Børge, Mulic Aida, Tveit Anne B, Vieira Alexandre R
Abstract excerpt
Not all individuals at risk for dental erosion (DE) display erosive lesions. The prevalence of DE is higher among male subjects. The occurrence of DE may depend on more than just acidic challenge, with genetics possibly playing a role. The aim of this study was to investigate the association of enamel-formation genes with DE. One premolar and a saliva sample were collected from 90 individuals. Prepared teeth were...
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