Illustrated Pediatric Dentistry - Part 4

Author(s): Abi M. Thomas*, Niraja Gupta, Madulika Kabra and Prachi Goyal

DOI: 10.2174/9789815080834123010018

Genetic Aspect of Dental Diseases

Pp: 349-371 (23)

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Abstract

SHS investigation development is considered from the geographical and historical viewpoint. 3 stages are described. Within Stage 1 the work was carried out in the Department of the Institute of Chemical Physics in Chernogolovka where the scientific discovery had been made. At Stage 2 the interest to SHS arose in different cities and towns of the former USSR. Within Stage 3 SHS entered the international scene. Now SHS processes and products are being studied in more than 50 countries.

Abstract

Genetics is the study of genes at all levels from molecules to populations. Common dental diseases such as dental caries, periodontal disease and malocclusion are influenced by environmental factors. However, even in these diseases, the genetic aspects that influence the degree of susceptibility should not be overlooked. Dental practitioners would find value in understanding the genetic contribution to caries risk as they would be able to explain to patients that some forms of decay are more strongly associated with inherited risk and these patients could be monitored more closely and provided with more aggressive preventive programs.

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