Exploring the association between genetic and environmental factors and molar incisor hypomineralization: evidence from a twin study

ConclusionsThe greater concordance in the diagnosis of MIH among monozygotic twins indicates a genetic influence, although environmental factors, such as family income and hemorrhage during pregnancy, are also associated with the occurrence of MIH.

Source: International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry - August 22, 2017 Category: Dentistry Authors: Rafael Jos é Pio Barbosa Teixeira, Natália Silva Andrade, Lisanca Carvalho Cavalcante Queiroz, Fausto Medeiros Mendes, Marcoeli Silva Moura, Lúcia de Fátima Almeida de Deus Moura, Marina Deus Moura Lima Tags: Original Article Source Type: research