Genetic aspects of dental disorders.

doi:10.1111/j.1834-7819.1998.tb00176.x

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Genetic aspects of dental disorders.

Australian dental journal - 1 Aug 1998

Townsend G C, Aldred M J, Bartold P M

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This paper reviews past and present applications of quantitative and molecular genetics to dental disorders. Examples are given relating to craniofacial development (including malocclusion), oral supporting tissues (including periodontal diseases) and dental hard tissues (including defects of ena...

Topics

Chromosome Mapping
Craniofacial Abnormalities
Dental Caries Susceptibility
Genetic Heterogeneity
Genetic Linkage
Genetic Variation
Humans
Hybridization, Genetic
Malocclusion
Molecular Epidemiology
Periodontal Diseases
Quantitative Trait, Heritable
Tooth Abnormalities
Twin Studies as Topic

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