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Condylar geometry variation is associated with ENPP1 variant in a population of patients with dento-facial deformities.
Journal of cranio-maxillo-facial surgery : official publication of the European Association for Cranio-Maxillo-Facial Surgery - 1 Jun 2017
Constant Marion, Nicot Romain, Vieira Alexandre R, Raoul Gwenael, Sciote James J, Ferri Joel
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PURPOSE: Bone remodeling is essential in maintaining bone health. Considering that ENPP1 contributes to bone geometry and bone mineralization, the aim of our study was to analyze the association between single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) of ENPP1 and condylar remodeling. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A total of 156 patients undergoing orthodontic and maxillofacial surgery treatment for correction of malocclusion...
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