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Genetic polymorphisms underlying the skeletal Class III phenotype.
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 Apr 2017
Cruz Christiane Vasconcellos, Mattos Claudia Trindade, Maia José Calasans, Granjeiro José Mauro, Reis Maria Fernanda, Mucha José Nelson, Vilella Beatriz, Ruellas Antonio Carlos, Luiz Ronir Raggio, Costa Marcelo Castro, Vieira Alexandre Rezende
Abstract excerpt
INTRODUCTION: Our goal was to verify the association between candidate polymorphisms and skeletal Class III malocclusion in a well-characterized homogeneous sample set. METHODS: Thirty-five single-nucleotide polymorphisms were studied from 10 candidate loci in 54 Class III subjects and 120 controls. Skeletal Class III characteristics included ANB angle less than 0°, SNB angle greater than 83° (mandibular...
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