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Genome-Wide Association Study of Erosive Tooth Wear in a Finnish Cohort.
Caries research - 1 Jan 2019
Alaraudanjoki Viivi Karoliina, Koivisto Salla, Pesonen Paula, Männikkö Minna, Leinonen Jukka, Tjäderhane Leo, Laitala Marja-Liisa, Lussi Adrian, Anttonen Vuokko Anna-Marketta
Abstract excerpt
Erosive tooth wear is defined as irreversible loss of dental tissues due to intrinsic or extrinsic acids, exacerbated by mechanical forces. Recent studies have suggested a higher prevalence of erosive tooth wear in males, as well as a genetic contribution to susceptibility to erosive tooth wear. Our aim was to examine erosive tooth wear by performing a genome-wide association study (GWAS) in a sample of the...
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