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ACTN2 (rs6656267) and MPPED2 (rs11031093 and rs536007) polymorphisms in primary dentition caries: A case-control

Hector Katifelis¹, Anna Sioziou¹, Maria Gazouli¹

¹Laboratory of Biology, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece.

International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry

|February 11, 2020

Abstract

Background:

Dental caries represents one of the most common human diseases which can lead to pulpitis, pain, and tooth loss and can negatively affect growth and well-being. Although dietary and environmental factors have been extensively studied towards their contribution of the disease, genetic factors that contribute one's susceptibility over caries development remain rather clouded.

Aim:

To investigate the possible contribution of ACTN2 (rs6656267) and MPPED2 (rs11031093 and rs536007) polymorphisms in primary dentition caries.

Design:

Samples from children (5-12 years old) were collected and genotyped for ACTN2 (rs6656267) and MPPED2 (rs11031093 and rs536007) polymorphisms. With regard to dmfs index and socio-economic status, an association between these polymorphisms and primary dentition caries was investigated.

Results:

ACTN2 (rs6655267) and MPPED2 (rs536007) are not associated with primary dentition caries. MPPED2 (rs11031093, G Allele) is marginally associated.

Conclusions:

MPPED2 (rs11031093, G Allele) is marginally associated with caries susceptibility on primary dentition.

Keywords:

ACTN2 MPPED2 primary dentition caries

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