Orofacial Genetics

Genetics is the basis for a multitude of diseases affecting the orofacial region. From the earliest genetic postulates given by Gregor Mendel to the genetic basis of cancer, we have come a long way in understanding the genetic basis of disease. This book gives an overview of the basic principles of genetics, its evolution over the years and its role in various diseases affecting an individual with special emphasis on diseases affecting the orofacial region.