TY - JOUR
T1 - The heritability of malocclusion
T2 - part 2. The influence of genetics in malocclusion.
AU - Mossey, P. A.
PY - 1999/1/1
Y1 - 1999/1/1
N2 - The relative influence of genetics and environmental factors in the aetiology of malocclusion has been a matter for discussion, debate and controversy in the orthodontic literature. This paper reviews the literature and summarises the evidence for the influence of genetics in dental anomalies and malocclusion. Among the conclusions are that, while phenotype is inevitably the result of both genetic and environmental factors, there is irrefutable evidence for a significant genetic influence in many dental and occlusal variables. The influence of genetics however varies according to the trait under consideration and in general remains poorly understood. More precise research tools and methods are required to improve knowledge and understanding, which in turn is a prerequisite to the appreciation of the potential for genetic and/or environmental manipulation in orthodontic therapy.
AB - The relative influence of genetics and environmental factors in the aetiology of malocclusion has been a matter for discussion, debate and controversy in the orthodontic literature. This paper reviews the literature and summarises the evidence for the influence of genetics in dental anomalies and malocclusion. Among the conclusions are that, while phenotype is inevitably the result of both genetic and environmental factors, there is irrefutable evidence for a significant genetic influence in many dental and occlusal variables. The influence of genetics however varies according to the trait under consideration and in general remains poorly understood. More precise research tools and methods are required to improve knowledge and understanding, which in turn is a prerequisite to the appreciation of the potential for genetic and/or environmental manipulation in orthodontic therapy.
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U2 - 10.1093/ortho/26.3.195
DO - 10.1093/ortho/26.3.195
M3 - Review article
C2 - 10532158
AN - SCOPUS:0033197225
VL - 26
SP - 195
EP - 203
JO - British Journal of Orthodontics
JF - British Journal of Orthodontics
SN - 0301-228X
IS - 3
ER -