Primary tooth size asymmetry in twins and singletons

ConclusionsTransmembrane hormonal influence between opposite‐sex twins, and late gestational stress factors, caused by placental malfunction and/or monochorionicity, may be involved in asymmetric growth of antimers, during critical periods of crown size gain.

Source: Orthodontics and Craniofacial Research - February 22, 2016 Category: Dentistry Authors: T. Heikkinen, V. Harila, A. Ollikkala, L. Alvesalo Tags: Original Article Source Type: research