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Vertical facial discrepancies in Brazilian children and adolescents are associated with polymorphisms in members of the Wnt gene family.
Archives of oral biology - 1 Sept 2026
Reis Gustavo Henrique Marçal, Silva Alissa Tamara, Cruz Isabelle Soares, Pedreira Fernanda Rafaelly de Oliveira, Cruvinel Bianka Jurca da Motta, Gollino Sara, Stuani Maria Bernadete Sasso, Küchler Erika Calvano, Kirschneck Christian, Almeida-Júnior Luciano Aparecido de, de Oliveira Daniela Silva Barroso, Reis Caio Luiz Bitencourt
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OBJECTIVES: Vertical facial discrepancies (VFD) are common craniofacial conditions influenced by genetic and environmental factors. This study investigated whether single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in the WNT10A and WNT11 genes are associated with VFD in Brazilian children and adolescents. DESIGN: This study included 247 orthodontic patients aged 5-16 years. VFD was assessed using the VERT index from lateral...
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