Influence of Serum Vitamin D Levels and Vitamin D Receptor (VDR) Polymorphisms on Susceptibility to Dental Caries
Makaleler > Tam Makale · 2025
Yazarlar: Mehmet Faruk Ceylan, Nursemin Unal, Ayça Yucel, Orhan Barutçuoğlu, Deniz Ertuğrul, Ana Kayira, Seher Dirican, Fadime Cinar
Turkish Journal of Public Health Dentistry, Uluslararası, 2025, cilt 5, ss 6-17
DOI: 10.51847/cbz1cwkr49
Özet
Proper mineralization of teeth, bones, and other calcified tissues relies on vitamin D, which regulates calcium and phosphate homeostasis. The vitamin D receptor (VDR) gene must be activated for vitamin D to exert its effects. This research aimed to explore the influence of serum vitamin D levels and VDR gene variations on the development of dental caries in children. A total of 128 children aged 3–6 years participated, split evenly into two groups: 64 caries-free and 64 with dental caries. Bloo