The Quebec Dental Anomalies Registry: Identifying genes for rare disorders.

ABSTRACT: There are more than 900 genetic syndromes associated with oral manifestations. These syndromes can have serious health implications, and left undiagnosed, can hamper treatment and prognosis later in life. About 6.67% of the population will develop a rare disease during their lifetime, some of which are difficult to diagnose. The establishment of a data and tissue bank of rare diseases with oral manifestations in Quebec will help medical professionals identify the genes involved, will improve knowledge on the rare genetic diseases, and will also lead to improved patient management. It will also allow samples and information sharing with other clinicians and investigators. As an example of a condition requiring additional research, dental ankylosis is a condition in which the tooth's cementu

SUBMITTER: Wredenhagen MS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10290489 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature