Research results show the prevalence of tooth loss in Thais is at 9 percent which is lower than previous studies done in Thailand, but higher than that of the world and Asia.
“Genetically, the findings showed people with tooth loss in all five families with the same gene mutation in the WNT5A gene. This is the gene involved in the tooth formation process and one of several genes whose mutation have previously been reported in people with tooth loss,” Dr. Charinya said. university in bangkok
The results of this research are new knowledge showing that WNT10A gene abnormality at this location is more common in Thai and Asian people compared to other ethnicities. Moreover, abnormality at the new location was also found, thereby expanding genetic knowledge in people with tooth loss.
Although it is a genetically induced condition, there are treatment approaches such as different types of dentures, dental implants, etc., to provide the patient with the closest possible quality of life to normal.
“People with missing teeth or children whose teeth have fallen out but no permanent teeth grown in their place should consult the dentist as soon as possible to have a dental scan and plan timely treatment,” Dr. Charinya suggested.
People with tooth loss or oral disorders can make an appointment for dental treatment at The Dental Hospital Faculty of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University, 1st floor, Somdet Ya 93 Building, Chula Faculty of Dentistry, Tel. +66-2218-8705 and receive a consultation at the Excellence Center for Genomics and Precision Medicine, Department of Physiology, 4th Floor, Building 14, Faculty of Dentistry, Tel. +66-2218-8695.
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