A high prevalence of hypodontia was detected among 820 first degree relatives of 305 probands and there was an increased risk if a second family member was affected. Hypodontia is a common trait in the population, and a deviation from normal sex ratio was observed in those affected. These results suggest a polygenic mode of inheritance.
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