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The genetic basis of dental anomalies and its relation to orthodontics
Derya Germec Cakan1, Feyza Ulkur1, Tulin Taner2
1Department of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Yeditepe University, Istanbul, Turkiye.
Abstract:
The interruption of odontogenesis by any etiological factor may result in dental anomalies. Apart from the environmental factors, the impact of genetics in dental anomalies was found to be a factor in different levels. Many authors had questioned a common genetic defect resulting in different phenotypic conditions such as absent, malformed, malposed or ectopic teeth. Because the multidisciplinary treatment of these dental anomalies such as hypodontia, impaction etc., involves orthodontic intervention, orthodontists must be aware of the etiology and possible correlative conditions with dental anomalies.
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