Abstract
Measurement of anterior and medial inclinations of third molars from 10 to 18 years of age in monozygotic twins finds a consistent pattern of uprighting, with high correlations within twin pairs indicative of strong genetic influence.
Publication types
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Cephalometry
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Child
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Mandible
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Molar, Third / anatomy & histology*
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Molar, Third / physiology
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Odontogenesis
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Pregnancy
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Tooth Eruption
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Tooth Root / physiology
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Twins*
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Twins, Monozygotic*