Genetic and environmental influences on third molar root mineralization

doi:10.1016/j.archoralbio.2018.11.026

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Genetic and environmental influences on third molar root mineralization

26 Nov 2018

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OBJECTIVE: To assess the genetic and environmental influences on the variability of human third molar (M3) root mineralization stages via a twin study. DESIGN: The study sample consisted of 162 same-sex twins (66 dizygotic and 96 monozygotic, mean age: 17.9 years) with normal growth and development. Panoramic radiographs were evaluated to assess root mineralization stages of the upper and lower third molars,...

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