Open AccessA study on nutritional status and tooth crown size among 6–9-year-old children: An observational cross-sectional study
Author(s) -
Mohammed Zameer,
Syed Nahid Basheer,
Naviwala Gulam Anwar,
Mohammed Mudassar,
Arun Reddy,
Haroon Quadri
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
journal of forensic dental sciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 0975-2137
pISSN - 0975-1475
DOI - 10.4103/0975-1475.195122
Subject(s) - underweight , overweight , cross sectional study , medicine , observational study , growth chart , dentistry , body mass index , malnutrition , molar , demography , pediatrics , pathology , sociology
Numerous factors contribute to variation in tooth size. This is broadly described as genetic, epigenetic, and environmental factors. A strong genetic contribution has been shown, but environmental factors may also play a role.