IADR Abstract Archives
Does Genetic Makeup Play a Role in Oral Health?
Objectives: The study based on our experience and a systematic review aimed tostudy the impact of genetic makeup on oral health in general and orthodontic population.
Methods: To collect evidence that genetic makeup plays a key role in oral healthan electronic literature search was conducted using different medical databases. Twin and family cases who attended dental clinic were assessed for both genetics and behavioral factors. Clinical and radiographical assessments were performed, followed by detailed investigation into the personal and family medical history of the orthodontic patients.
Results: Varoius oro-dental abnormalities were observed among orthodontic patients. The most common abnormality was hypodontia followed by skeletal and dental malrelationship. Twin pairs were discordant for dental anomalies. Family studies revealed different patterns of developmental anomalies affecting number and shape of teeth. Oro-dental anomalies were the cause of oral health problems.
Conclusions: Evidence for genetic influence on an oro-dental trait is supported by twin and family studies. Oral health care providers should be educated and trained to use genetic information in detecting oro-dental anomalies at an early age for affected people and preventing oral problems for healthy people.
Methods: To collect evidence that genetic makeup plays a key role in oral healthan electronic literature search was conducted using different medical databases. Twin and family cases who attended dental clinic were assessed for both genetics and behavioral factors. Clinical and radiographical assessments were performed, followed by detailed investigation into the personal and family medical history of the orthodontic patients.
Results: Varoius oro-dental abnormalities were observed among orthodontic patients. The most common abnormality was hypodontia followed by skeletal and dental malrelationship. Twin pairs were discordant for dental anomalies. Family studies revealed different patterns of developmental anomalies affecting number and shape of teeth. Oro-dental anomalies were the cause of oral health problems.
Conclusions: Evidence for genetic influence on an oro-dental trait is supported by twin and family studies. Oral health care providers should be educated and trained to use genetic information in detecting oro-dental anomalies at an early age for affected people and preventing oral problems for healthy people.