Epigenetic and genetic approach to the transmissibility of dental characteristics in twins: Report of two cases

• Main Authors: Jefferson Martins Ronald (Author), Garbin Saliba Adas Cléa (Author), Aparecida Costa Patrícia (Author), Arruda Braga Carlos Alan (Author), Amoroso Paschoal Andressa (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Serbian Medical Society - Dental Section, Belgrade, 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Transmissibility of dental and jaw characteristics is strongly influenced by environmental factors during the years of extra uterine life when odontogenesis occurs. Through biochemical factors, such as enzymes, proteins, hormones and other mediators, genes are activated or silenced to suit the cell...