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Observational studyProgress in orthodontics2024

"Examining the link between tooth agenesis and papillary thyroid cancer: is there a risk factor?" Observational study.

Željana Matošić, Luka Šimunović, Tomislav Jukić, Roko Granić, Senka Meštrović

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Observational study in Progress in orthodontics, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

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5 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Željana MatošićSchool of Dental Medicine, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia.
Luka ŠimunovićDepartment of Orthodontics, School of Dental Medicine, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia. lsimunovic@sfzg.hr.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-2848-6041
Tomislav JukićDepartment of Oncology and Nuclear Medicine, Sestre Milosrdnice University Hospital Center, 10000, Zagreb, Croatia.
Roko GranićDepartment of Oncology and Nuclear Medicine, Sestre Milosrdnice University Hospital Center, 10000, Zagreb, Croatia.
Senka MeštrovićDepartment of Orthodontics, School of Dental Medicine, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia.
University of Zagreb · HRUniversity Hospital Centre Zagreb · HR

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundMutations in one or multiple genes can lead to hypodontia and its characteristic features. Numerous studies have shown a strong genetic influence on the occurrence of hypodontia, and identified several genes, including AXIN2, EDA, FGF3, FGFR2, FGFR10, WNT10A, MSX1, and PAX9, that are directly associated with dental agenesis and carcinogenesis. The objective of this study was to investigate the occurrence and pattern of tooth agenesis, microdontia, and palatally displaced canine (PDC) in women diagnosed with papillary thyroid cancer (PTC), compared to a control group of women without any malignancy or thyroid disease. MATERIALS AND

methodsThis case-control study was carried at the Department of Orthodontics, School of Dental Medicine University of Zagreb, and Department of Oncology and Nuclear Medicine Sestre Milosrdnice University Hospital Centre. The study involved a clinical examination and evaluation of dental status, panoramic X-ray analysis, and assessment of medical and family history of 116 female patients aged 20-40 with PTC, as well as 424 females in the control group who were of similar age.

resultsThe prevalence of hypodontia, microdontia, and PDC was statistically higher in women with PTC than in the control group. The prevalence rate of hypodontia was 11.3% in the experimental group and 3.5% in the control group. The experimental group showed a higher occurrence of missing upper lateral incisors, lower left central incisors, and all the third molars (except the upper left) compared to the control group. Women with PTC showed the prevalence of PDC significantly higher than the control group (3.5%, 0.7%, p = 0.002). The probability of hypodontia as a clinical finding increases 2.6 times, and microdontia occurs 7.7 times more frequently in women with PTC.

conclusionOur study suggests a possible link between odontogenesis and PTC. The absence of permanent teeth may increase the likelihood of PTC in women. Leveraging the age-7 orthopantomogram to identify women at high risk for PTC within a critical early detection window could significantly improve oral health outcomes and PTC prognosis through proactive interventions.

Indexed as

Thyroid NeoplasmsTooth AbnormalitiesAdultAnodontiaCase-Control StudiesFemaleHumansRisk FactorsThyroid Cancer, PapillaryYoung AdultCarcinogenesisHypodontiaMicrodontiaPalatally displaced caninePapillary thyroid cancerTooth agenesis

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PMID38523193
PMCPMC10961299
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