title: The use of twins in dentofacial genetic research.
abstract: A literature review is given on the different results obtained with twin and family studies in relationship to the development and structure of the dentofacial complex. Recent advances in twin and family studies are mentioned. Attention is focused on functional components considered to be of primary importance in craniofacial growth.
authors.affiliation: Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Faculty of Medicine, School of Dentistry, Belgium.
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Lauweryns
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Carels
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Vlietinck
mesh_terms: D002972:Cleft Palate / Q000235:genetics; D003817:Dentition; D004200:Diseases in Twins; D005146:Facial Asymmetry / Q000235:genetics; D007839:Functional Laterality; D006801:Humans; D008310:Malocclusion / Q000235:genetics; D008445:Maxillofacial Development / Q000235:genetics*; D009436:Neural Tube Defects / Q000235:genetics; D009811:Odontometry; D014070:Tooth / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D014427:Twins