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AMELX gene association to early childhood caries in south-Indian children: a case-control study.
European archives of paediatric dentistry : official journal of the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry - 1 Apr 2024
Sharma A, Muthu M S, Vettriselvi V, Nuvvula S, Gayathri T
Abstract excerpt
PURPOSE: Genetic variants of AMELX gene can affect the protein content, organization of enamel prisms, microstructure and microhardness of the enamel, thus altering the caries susceptibility. The present study aims to assess the association between polymorphisms rs17878486, rs5934997, and rs5933871 of AMELX gene and Early Childhood Caries (ECC). MATERIALS AND METHODS: This case-control study was conducted on 200...
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