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CT + TT genotype (T-allele carriers) of AMELX rs17878486 vs CC genotype of AMELX rs17878486: Dental caries susceptibility

Population
Individuals assessed for dental caries (cases with caries/high caries vs. caries-free or low/very-low-caries controls)
Intervention
CT + TT genotype (T-allele carriers) of AMELX rs17878486
Comparison
CC genotype of AMELX rs17878486
Outcome
Dental caries susceptibility

The CT + TT genotype (T-allele carriers) of AMELX rs17878486 was associated with increased dental caries risk (CT + TT vs CC model: OR 5.72, 95% CI 2.83-11.59) after excluding the outlier study (Ergoz 2014); certainty not graded.

What each review found

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FindingEffectStudiesGRADE certainty
CT + TT genotype (T-allele carriers) of AMELX rs17878486 vs CC genotype of AMELX rs17878486
Dental caries susceptibility · Individuals assessed for dental caries (cases with caries/high caries vs. caries-free or low/very-low-caries controls) · Case-control genetic association studies (multiple countries), Sensitivity: study Ergoz 2014 excluded
The CT + TT genotype (T-allele carriers) of AMELX rs17878486 was associated with increased dental caries risk (CT + TT vs CC model: OR 5.72, 95% CI 2.83-11.59) after excluding the outlier study (Ergoz 2014); certainty not graded.
Association of LTF, ENAM, and AMELX polymorphisms with dental caries susceptibility: a meta-analysis. (2020) All outcomes
OR 5.72 [2.83, 11.59]3 studiesGRADE not reported
CT + TT genotype (T-allele carriers) of AMELX rs17878486 vs CC genotype of AMELX rs17878486
Dental caries susceptibility · Individuals assessed for dental caries (cases with caries/high caries vs. caries-free or low/very-low-caries controls) · Case-control genetic association studies (multiple countries), Control group: Caries-free
No significant association between CT + TT genotype (T-allele carriers) vs CC genotype of AMELX rs17878486 and dental caries susceptibility (CT + TT vs CC model: OR 2.03, 95% CI 0.10-42.44) in the Control group: Caries-free subgroup; certainty not graded.
Association of LTF, ENAM, and AMELX polymorphisms with dental caries susceptibility: a meta-analysis. (2020) All outcomes
OR 2.03 [0.10, 42.44]2 studiesGRADE not reported
CT + TT genotype (T-allele carriers) of AMELX rs17878486 vs CC genotype of AMELX rs17878486
Dental caries susceptibility · Individuals assessed for dental caries (cases with caries/high caries vs. caries-free or low/very-low-caries controls) · Case-control genetic association studies (multiple countries), Overall
No significant association between CT + TT genotype (T-allele carriers) vs CC genotype of AMELX rs17878486 and dental caries susceptibility (CT + TT vs CC model: OR 2.30, 95% CI 0.51-10.33); certainty not graded.
Association of LTF, ENAM, and AMELX polymorphisms with dental caries susceptibility: a meta-analysis. (2020) All outcomes
OR 2.30 [0.51, 10.33]4 studies · 442 participantsGRADE not reported
CT + TT genotype (T-allele carriers) of AMELX rs17878486 vs CC genotype of AMELX rs17878486
Dental caries susceptibility · Individuals assessed for dental caries (cases with caries/high caries vs. caries-free or low/very-low-caries controls) · Case-control genetic association studies (multiple countries), Control group: Low caries
The CT + TT genotype (T-allele carriers) of AMELX rs17878486 was associated with increased dental caries risk (CT + TT vs CC model: OR 3.43, 95% CI 1.21-9.75) in the Control group: Low caries subgroup; certainty not graded.
Association of LTF, ENAM, and AMELX polymorphisms with dental caries susceptibility: a meta-analysis. (2020) All outcomes
OR 3.43 [1.21, 9.75]2 studiesGRADE not reported
CT + TT genotype (T-allele carriers) of AMELX rs17878486 vs CC genotype of AMELX rs17878486
Dental caries susceptibility · Individuals assessed for dental caries (cases with caries/high caries vs. caries-free or low/very-low-caries controls) · Case-control genetic association studies (multiple countries), Ethnicity: Asian
No significant association between CT + TT genotype (T-allele carriers) vs CC genotype of AMELX rs17878486 and dental caries susceptibility (CT + TT vs CC model: OR 0.89, 95% CI 0.04-22.53) in the Ethnicity: Asian subgroup; certainty not graded.
Association of LTF, ENAM, and AMELX polymorphisms with dental caries susceptibility: a meta-analysis. (2020) All outcomes
OR 0.89 [0.04, 22.53]1 studyGRADE not reported
CT + TT genotype (T-allele carriers) of AMELX rs17878486 vs CC genotype of AMELX rs17878486
Dental caries susceptibility · Individuals assessed for dental caries (cases with caries/high caries vs. caries-free or low/very-low-caries controls) · Case-control genetic association studies (multiple countries), Ethnicity: Mixed
The CT + TT genotype (T-allele carriers) of AMELX rs17878486 was associated with increased dental caries risk (CT + TT vs CC model: OR 4.03, 95% CI 1.27-12.75) in the Ethnicity: Mixed subgroup; certainty not graded.
Association of LTF, ENAM, and AMELX polymorphisms with dental caries susceptibility: a meta-analysis. (2020) All outcomes
OR 4.03 [1.27, 12.75]1 studyGRADE not reported
CT + TT genotype (T-allele carriers) of AMELX rs17878486 vs CC genotype of AMELX rs17878486
Dental caries susceptibility · Individuals assessed for dental caries (cases with caries/high caries vs. caries-free or low/very-low-caries controls) · Case-control genetic association studies (multiple countries), Age group: Children
No significant association between CT + TT genotype (T-allele carriers) vs CC genotype of AMELX rs17878486 and dental caries susceptibility (CT + TT vs CC model: OR 2.65, 95% CI 0.49-14.35) in the Age group: Children subgroup; certainty not graded.
Association of LTF, ENAM, and AMELX polymorphisms with dental caries susceptibility: a meta-analysis. (2020) All outcomes
OR 2.65 [0.49, 14.35]3 studiesGRADE not reported
CT + TT genotype (T-allele carriers) of AMELX rs17878486 vs CC genotype of AMELX rs17878486
Dental caries susceptibility · Individuals assessed for dental caries (cases with caries/high caries vs. caries-free or low/very-low-caries controls) · Case-control genetic association studies (multiple countries), Age group: Adults
No significant association between CT + TT genotype (T-allele carriers) vs CC genotype of AMELX rs17878486 and dental caries susceptibility (CT + TT vs CC model: OR 0.89, 95% CI 0.04-22.53) in the Age group: Adults subgroup; certainty not graded.
Association of LTF, ENAM, and AMELX polymorphisms with dental caries susceptibility: a meta-analysis. (2020) All outcomes
OR 0.89 [0.04, 22.53]1 studyGRADE not reported
CT + TT genotype (T-allele carriers) of AMELX rs17878486 vs CC genotype of AMELX rs17878486
Dental caries susceptibility · Individuals assessed for dental caries (cases with caries/high caries vs. caries-free or low/very-low-caries controls) · Case-control genetic association studies (multiple countries), Ethnicity: Caucasian
No significant association between CT + TT genotype (T-allele carriers) vs CC genotype of AMELX rs17878486 and dental caries susceptibility (CT + TT vs CC model: OR 2.03, 95% CI 0.10-42.44) in the Ethnicity: Caucasian subgroup; certainty not graded.
Association of LTF, ENAM, and AMELX polymorphisms with dental caries susceptibility: a meta-analysis. (2020) All outcomes
OR 2.03 [0.10, 42.44]2 studiesGRADE not reported

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The reviews

ReviewSearched up toIncluded studiesAMSTAR 2
Association of LTF, ENAM, and AMELX polymorphisms with dental caries susceptibility: a meta-analysis.
2020 All outcomes
Up to October 201916Not applicable

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