Heritability of dental arches and occlusal characteristics: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background and objective

The genetic basis of dentoalveolar characteristics has been investigated by several studies, however, the findings are equivocal. The objective of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to evaluate the heritability of dental arches and occlusal parameters in different stages of human dentition.

Search methods

Electronic databases PubMed, Embase, Scopus, Web of Science, and Dentistry and Oral Science Source were searched up to August 2023 without the restriction of language or publication date.

Selection criteria

Empirical studies investigating the heritability of dentoalveolar parameters among twins and siblings were included in the review.

Data collection and analysis

Study selection, data extraction, and risk of bias assessment

SUBMITTER: Giri J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10687511 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature