Open AccessHuman genetics in oral medicine: A review
Author(s) -
Manika Gupta,
Bhuvan Jyoti,
Rahul Srivastava,
Abhishek Pachauri
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
journal of indian academy of oral medicine and radiology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 0975-1572
pISSN - 0972-1363
DOI - 10.4103/0972-1363.141860
Subject(s) - medicine , blueprint , genomic medicine , human genetics , alternative medicine , genetics , pathology , gene , computational biology , biology , mechanical engineering , engineering
In this modern era, oral health practice has become evidence-based dentistry. Genes are hereditary blueprints of human beings. Studies at the molecular levels have revolutionized maxillofacial disorders, and genomic information has done wonders to the cause. This article reviews the previous and current application of human genetics in craniofacial development and disorders, which may lead to individualized treatment and prevention plans in the future