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- Title
An Investigation of the Inheritance of Torus Palatinus and Torus Mandibularis.
- Authors
GOULD, ALBERT W.
- Abstract
This article discusses research into possible genetic explanations oral tori such as torus palatinus and torus mandibularis, both of which are exostoses, or bony growths, on the mandible or hard palate. The families of patients displaying these exostoses were studied to determine whether they were consistent across generational boundaries. The results indicated that there a gene determining the presence of oral tori is an autosomal dominant one.
- Subjects
EXOSTOSIS; MANDIBLE abnormalities; PALATE abnormalities; BONE growth; MOUTH abnormality genetics; GENETICS
- Publication
Journal of Dental Research, 1964, Vol 43, Issue 2, p159
- ISSN
0022-0345
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1177/00220345640430020201