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Is Class 3 Malocclusion An Autosomal Recessive Trait?
Hello, I have a level 3 malocclusion underbite. Both my parents do not have this trait. My grandpa did, my grandma didn't. Is this a autosomal recessive trait with homozygous alleles? I am hoping so because I do not want my kids to have such a disorder
Fri, 27 Dec 2013
Hello, thank you for consulting with healthcaremagic.
Actually according to different studies it has been proved that this class 3 malocclusion compared to class 1 and 2 is an autosomal recessive trait, as if it is present in the dominant gene it will transfer.
But there is nothing to worry about it, as now a days there are many new treatments which can resolve the problem.
Hope it will help you.
Actually according to different studies it has been proved that this class 3 malocclusion compared to class 1 and 2 is an autosomal recessive trait, as if it is present in the dominant gene it will transfer.
But there is nothing to worry about it, as now a days there are many new treatments which can resolve the problem.
Hope it will help you.
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