Role of Genetics in Dentistry

Genetics deals with the molecular structure and function of genes, gene behavior in context of a cell or organism (e.g. dominance and epigenetics), patterns of inheritance from parent to offspring, and gene distribution, variation and change in populations.Susceptibility to human dental diseases is influenced to a significant but minor degree by heredity. This genetic control: is undoubtedly multifactorial in nature and such a polygenic background strongly implies considerable environmental influence.