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 NormandoPublished 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.