Article
Vitamin D Receptor Gene Polymorphisms and Cigarette Smoking Impact on Oral Health: A Case-Control Study.
International journal of environmental research and public health - 4 May 2020
Suchanecka Aleksandra, Chmielowiec Krzysztof, Chmielowiec Jolanta, Trybek Grzegorz, Masiak Jolanta, Michałowska-Sawczyn Monika, Nowicka Renata, Grocholewicz Katarzyna, Grzywacz Anna
Abstract excerpt
Periodontal diseases are multiperspective problems resulting from numerous and diverse exposures that influence the process of initiation or progression of disease. The negative influence of tobacco smoking on oral health is well documented. The aim of the study was to analyze three SNPs in vitamin D receptor gene-rs7975232 (ApaI), rs2228570 (FokI) and rs1544410 (BsmI)-combined with oral health assessment-pH,...
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