Polymorphisms in ENAM, AMBN, and KLK4 Contribute to DCS.

Amina Fouad Farag204 enrolled

Overview

A Cross-Sectional Study aims to shed light on potential genetic determinants influencing dental caries susceptibility within this demographic and significantly understanding of genetic factors associated with dental caries, particularly within the context of the Egyptian population, providing valuable insights into the genetic aspects of oral health. The research methodology involved a comprehensive examination of these polymorphic loci ENAM, AMBN, TUFT1 and KLK4 and their prevalence, employing rigorous statistical analyses to establish potential correlations between these genetic variants and susceptibility to dental caries.

The research investigates the distributional discrepancies of specific polymorphic loci ENAM rs3796703, AMBN rs4694075, TUFT1 rs13236243, and KLK4 rs2242670-within the Egyptian population as correlatives and causatives of dental caries susceptibility through the genotyping of enamelin (ENAM rs3796703), ameloblastin (AMBN rs4694075), tuftelin 1 (TUFT1 rs78802584), and kallikrein 4 (KLK4 rs2242670) in 132 adults (males = 74, females = 58) and 72 controls (males = 40, females = 32) referred from various Egyptian hospitals. For each participant, the number of decayed, missing, and filled teeth was charted, and the presence of biofilm/gingivitis/fluorosis was assessed. Bitewing radiographs were taken to detect interproximal caries. In addition, statistical analysis was conducted using Chi-square test, odds ratios, and corresponding P-values.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

204

Conditions

Dental Caries Secondary to Polymorphisms Polymorphisms in Enamel Encoding Genes

DNA collation and genotypingGENETIC

DNA collation and genotyping of specific genes ENAM rs3796703, AMBN rs4694075), TUFT1 rs78802584 and KLK4 rs2242670 through PCR and sequencing for various SNPs Dental examinations by comparing dental covariates such as the number of DMF-T index, presence of biofilm, gingivitis, fluorosis, and detection of interproximal caries with caries progression.

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 15 YearsMax age: 22 YearsHealthy volunteers:

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Inclusion Criteria: * Presence of dental caries or decay in form of discoloration, cavities, or visible enamel softening suggestive of potential caries (Caries-susceptible group) * Caries-free patients as control group (Caries-resistant group) Exclusion Criteria: * The presence of white spots or fluorosis, indicating enamel defects or demineralization, required exclusion from the study.

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Polymorphisms in genes associated with enamel formation and mineralization and dental caries susceptibility.

Potential role of alleles or genotypes of enamel encoding genes such as ENAM, AMBN, TUFT1 and KLK4 in the caries-susceptible group and in the caries-resistant group using PCR and sequencing for various SNPs

Time frame: Done immediately following completion of assessment for eligibility of enrolment in the present study