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Impact of genetic variations in the WNT family members and RUNX2 on dental and skeletal maturation: a cross-sectional study.
Head & face medicine - 3 Jul 2023
Bitencourt Reis Caio Luiz, Nakane Matsumoto Mirian Aiko, Baratto-Filho Flares, Scariot Rafaela, Sasso Stuani Maria Bernadete, Lourenço Romano Fábio, Della Coletta Ricardo, Silva Barroso de Oliveira Daniela, Proff Peter, Kirschneck Christian, Calvano Küchler Erika
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: This study evaluated if genetic variations in the WNT family members and RUNX2 are associated with craniofacial maturation, investigating dental and skeletal maturity in children and teenagers. METHODS: Radiographs from pre-orthodontic treatment of Brazilian patients (7 to 17 years-old) were used to assess dental (panoramic radiographs) and skeletal maturity (cephalometric radiographs). The...
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