CC BY 4.0 · Glob Med Genet 2022; 09(02): 076-081
DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1743572
Review Article

The Human Genetics of Dental Anomalies

1   Department of Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics, The Oxford Dental College, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
,
Nadeem Ahmed
2   General Dental Practitioner, Max Dental Specialties, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
,
Praveen Kumar Neela
3   Department of Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics, Kamineni Institute of Dental Sciences, Narketpally, Andhra Pradesh, India
,
Nayeem Unnisa
4   General Dental Practitioner, The Dental Clinic, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
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Abstract

The development of tooth is a highly complex procedure and mastered by specific genetic programs. Genetic alterations, environmental factors, and developmental timing can disturb the execution of these programs, and result in various dental anomalies like hypodontia/oligodontia, and supernumerary teeth, which are commonly seen in our clinical practice. Advances in molecular research enabled the identification of various genes involved in the pathogenesis of dental anomalies. In the near future, it will help provide a more accurate diagnosis and biological-based treatment for these anomalies. In this article, we present the molecular phenomenon of tooth development and the genetics of various dental anomalies.



Publication History

Received: 24 November 2021

Accepted: 29 December 2021

Article published online:
25 February 2022

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