Article
Third molar agenesis as a potential marker for craniofacial deformities.
Archives of oral biology - 1 Apr 2018
Fernandez Clarissa Christina Avelar, Pereira Christiane Vasconcellos Cruz Alves, Luiz Ronir Raggio, Faraco Italo M, Marazita Mary L, Arnaudo Maria, de Carvalho Flavia M, Poletta Fernando E, Mereb Juan C, Castilla Eduardo E, Orioli Iêda M, de Castro Costa Marcelo, Vieira Alexandre Rezende
Abstract excerpt
The identification of clinical patterns of tooth agenesis in individuals born with craniofacial deformities may be a useful tool for risk determination of these defects. We hypothesize that specific craniofacial deformities are associated with third molar agenesis. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to identify if third molar agenesis could have a relation with other craniofacial structure alterations, such as...
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