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Maxillary incisor enamel defects in individuals born with cleft lip/palate.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2020
Lavôr Juliane R, Lacerda Rosa Helena W, Modesto Adriana, Vieira Alexandre R
Abstract excerpt
Cleft lip with or without cleft palate (CLP) is considered the most frequent congenital malformations of the head and neck, with cleft individuals exhibiting more chances of presenting abnormalities such as developmental defects of enamel (DDE). Matrix metallopeptidase 2 (MMP2) is a membrane-bound protein with collagen-degrading ability and has important roles in tooth formation and mineralization. The aim of...
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