Correlation Between Height and Impacted Third Molars and Genetics Role in Third Molar Impaction.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

This study sought to evaluate the relationship between height of an individual and the presence of impaction of maxillary and mandibular third molars, and to determine the role of genetics in third molar impaction.

Materials and methods

This was a case-control study, with cases consisted of 200 subjects with third molar impactions; and 200 controls without third molar impactions. Height of subjects was measured, and saliva samples were collected from all the subjects. DNA was extracted from saliva samples. To investigate the role of selected genes in the etiology of third molar impactions, Taqman Genotyping using SNPs identified for jaw growth, height and tooth agenesis was employed. Five candidate genes were investigated using 11 markers (SNPs).

Results

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SUBMITTER: Adeyemo WL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7855106 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature