Autosomal dominant inherence of multiple supernumerary teeth

Abstract The case is presented of 16 supernumerary teeth in an 11-year-old Chinese female patient with congenital cardiopathy. It was found that the patient's mother had the same clinical manifestation. A detailed investigation into the family history was carried out. Though the etiology of thi...

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Veröffentlicht in:	International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery 2007-08, Vol.36 (8), p.756-758
Hauptverfasser:	Wang, X.-X, Zhang, J, Wei, F.-C
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adult Biological and medical sciences Child Chromosome Disorders - genetics Dentistry Female Genes, Dominant - genetics Humans Medical sciences Mitral Valve Prolapse - complications Otorhinolaryngology. Stomatology Pedigree Radiography Surgery Tooth, Supernumerary - complications Tooth, Supernumerary - diagnostic imaging Tooth, Supernumerary - genetics
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Zusammenfassung:	Abstract The case is presented of 16 supernumerary teeth in an 11-year-old Chinese female patient with congenital cardiopathy. It was found that the patient's mother had the same clinical manifestation. A detailed investigation into the family history was carried out. Though the etiology of this dental anomaly remains unclear, genetics as a key factor in the development of supernumerary teeth is highlighted.
ISSN:	0901-5027 1399-0020
DOI:	10.1016/j.ijom.2007.01.017