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Association between tooth agenesis and cancer: a systematic review.

Melany Clarissa Gámez MedinaRenata Travassos da Rosa Moreira BastosPaulo Mecenas Alves Farias-JuniorJoão de Jesus Viana PinheiroAntonio David Normando
Published in: Journal of applied oral science : revista FOB (2021)
Notwithstanding the limited scientific evidence, there may be a possible association between dental agenesis and cancer due to genes involved in both conditions. Agenesis of multiple teeth could be an early indicator of cancer risk. Nevertheless, studies with a better level of evidence are needed to confirm this possible association.
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