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Abstract

Objective

The association between ABO and Rh blood groups and diseases is an intriguing topic that continues to be studied, but their potential influence on mandibular asymmetry has not been explored. Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders are multifactorial, and subtle anatomical variations may be linked to genetic predispositions. Our study aims to investigate the relationship between ABO and Rh blood groups and mandibular condylar and ramal asymmetries in a healthy adult Turkish population.

Materials and Methods

This study included 149 adult patients (67 males, 82 females) who had no history of systemic diseases, craniofacial deformities, or TMJ-related complaints. Asymmetry was assessed in panoramic radiographic images using a formula developed in a previous study. The chi-square and Kruskal-Wallis tests were used to analyze differences among ABO groups while the Mann-Whitney U test was used for Rh groups.

Results

No significant difference was found in terms of gender distribution, Rh factor or age between ABO or Rh groups. However, there was a significant difference in condylar asymmetry index (CAI) between ABO groups (p 0.05). Pairwise comparisons revealed that individuals with AB blood type exhibited significantly higher CAI values compared to those with B blood type. No statistically significant differences in asymmetry indices were observed between Rh groups.

Conclusion

The findings of our study indicate the existence of a significant relationship between blood groups and asymmetry indices in a healthy population. The significant differences in condylar asymmetry between AB and B blood groups indicate a possible association between blood type and mandibular anatomical variations, rather than a causal relationship. Further studies are needed to confirm these findings and to understand the underlying mechanisms of the relationship between blood groups and mandibular asymmetry.

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Keyword(s): Blood groups; Condylar asymmetry; Healthy population; Mandibular anatomical variations; Rh groups; Temporomandibular joint

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