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.
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Columbia University School of Dental and Oral Surgery, New York 10032.
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