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Assessing the association between vitamin D receptor and dental age variability.
Clinical oral investigations - 1 Feb 2022
Küchler Erika Calvano, Carelli Julia, Morais Nathaly D, Brancher João Armando, de França Lopes Celia Maria Condeixa, Baratto-Filho Flares, Paddenberg Eva, de Menezes Oliveira Maria Angélica Hueb, Moro Alexandre, Kirschneck Christian
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OBJECTIVES: To explore the association between genetic polymorphisms in vitamin D receptor (VDR), vitamin D serum levels, and variability in dental age. MATERIAL AND METHODS: This cross-sectional study was based on an oral examination, panoramic radiograph analysis, and genotype analysis from biological samples. Dental age was evaluated using two different methods: Demirjian et al. (Hum Biol 45:211-227, 1973) and...
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