Nature vs. nurture in dental caries.
Why are some people more resistant to dental caries than others? Certainly diet plays a part, but are there hereditary factors that affect caries development? This report explores genetic components that appear related to caries resistance and susceptibility.
Columbia University School of Dental and Oral Surgery, New York 10032.
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Mandel
D003731:Dental Caries / Q000209:etiology / Q000235:genetics; D003733:Dental Caries Susceptibility / Q000235:genetics*; D003741:Dental Deposits / Q000737:chemistry; D003773:Dental Plaque / Q000737:chemistry / Q000382:microbiology; D005192:Family Health; D006801:Humans; D006863:Hydrogen-Ion Concentration; D008055:Lipids / Q000032:analysis / Q000737:chemistry; D012463:Saliva / Q000737:chemistry / Q000502:physiology; D013997:Time Factors; D018433:Twin Studies as Topic
D008055:Lipids