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Dental anomalies and orthodontic characteristics in patients with pseudohypoparathyroidism.
BMC oral health - 31 Dec 2019
Hejlesen Jane, Underbjerg Line, Gjørup Hans, Sikjaer Tanja, Rejnmark Lars, Haubek Dorte
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Pseudohypoparathyroidism (PHP) is a rare and inherited disease caused by mutations in the GNAS-gene or upstream of the GNAS complex locus. It is characterized by end-organ resistance to PTH, resulting in hypocalcemia and hyperphosphatemia. We aimed to investigate the dental anomalies according to tooth types and the orthodontic characteristics of patients with PHP. METHODS: Using a cross-sectional...
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