Single nucleotide polymorphisms and periodontitis

Abstract

The susceptibility to various diseases is studied with association to genetic polymorphisms. Among these polymorphisms, single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) are very common throughout the genome. The recent advances in genetic assay techniques and increase in SNP databases are paving a way for investigation of susceptibility genes for periodontitis. This article attempts to review the role of SNP and its implications in periodontal disease and management.

Keywords

• Aggressive
• chronic
• periodontitis
• single-nucleotide polymorphisms