A1 Refereed original research article in a scientific journal
FAMILIAL HYPODONTIA ASSOCIATED WITH DUPUYTRENS DISEASE
Authors: RANTA H, KNIF J, RANTA K
Publisher: MUNKSGAARD INT PUBL LTD
Publication year: 1990
Journal: SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF DENTAL RESEARCH
Journal name in source: SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF DENTAL RESEARCH
Journal acronym: SCAND J DENT RES
Volume: 98
Issue: 6
First page : 457
Last page: 460
Number of pages: 4
ISSN: 0029-845X
Abstract
A three-generation Finnish family exhibited hypodontia associated with Dupuytren's disease (contracture). Of the known 32 members of the family, contracture has been diagnosed thus far in 5 individuals, 4 of these also with hypodontia. No other connective tissue involvement was found. For comparison, three other families were studied, also showing incomplete penetrance of hypodontia. Bearing in mind the genetic isolation of the Finnish population, this finding may be coincidental. The possibility of partially common genetic background cannot, however, be excluded.
A three-generation Finnish family exhibited hypodontia associated with Dupuytren's disease (contracture). Of the known 32 members of the family, contracture has been diagnosed thus far in 5 individuals, 4 of these also with hypodontia. No other connective tissue involvement was found. For comparison, three other families were studied, also showing incomplete penetrance of hypodontia. Bearing in mind the genetic isolation of the Finnish population, this finding may be coincidental. The possibility of partially common genetic background cannot, however, be excluded.
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