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Genetic evidence for the causal effects of malocclusion and dental attrition on temporomandibular disorders: A multivariable Mendelian randomization study.

The Journal of prosthetic dentistry · Sivakumar S, Sathish S, Ramalingam B, Sundramoorthy AK, Sivakumar G · 2026-10-20

Mendelian randomization analysis of genetic data found that malocclusion poses an independent causal risk for temporomandibular disorders, while dental attrition does not independently increase TMD risk.

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