Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 6, Issue 3 , Pages 238-239 , September 2006

Genetics and environmental factors play important roles in the risk for periodontal disease and edentulism

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PII: S1532-3382(06)00072-8

doi: 10.1016/j.jebdp.2006.06.011

Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 6, Issue 3 , Pages 238-239 , September 2006

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