Genetic association in chronic periodontitis through dermatoglyphics: An unsolved link?

Introduction: Because dermatoglyphic features are strongly affected by genetic and environmental factors, using it as supportive evidence in the diagnosis of hereditary disorders becomes a reality. Offspring of patients suffering from chronic periodontitis have a high prevalence rate of periodontal...

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Main Authors: Sowmya Astekar, Vineet Garg, Madhusudan Astekar, Ashutosh Agarwal, Aditi Murari
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2017-01-01
Series:Journal of Indian Academy of Oral Medicine and Radiology
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Online Access:http://www.jiaomr.in/article.asp?issn=0972-1363;year=2017;volume=29;issue=3;spage=195;epage=199;aulast=Astekar