Etiopathogenesis — definition?
Study of disease causes and mechanisms.
Etiology classification — types?
Primary, secondary, tertiary causes.
Primary causes — examples?
Genetic, congenital, pathological, nutritional.
Genetic causes — key genes?
MSX1, TWIST, FGFR1, IRF6, PAX9.
Congenital causes — teratogens?
Alcohol, drugs, tobacco, radiation, hyperthermia.
Pathological causes — examples?
Endocrine disorders, infections like syphilis.
Nutritional deficiencies — impact?
Impair osteogenesis, odontogenesis, eruption.
Genetic theory — main idea?
Form determines function; deformities cause dysfunctions.
Functional theory — main idea?
Function creates form; disorders lead to anomalies.
Synthetic theory — concept?
Genetic, environmental, epigenetic factors influence growth.
Hereditary causes — evidence?
Family studies, twin observations show inheritance.
Teratogenic impact?
Exposure during embryogenesis causes anomalies.
Endocrine diseases — effect?
Alter craniofacial growth and development.
Nutritional deficits — key nutrients?
Calcium, vitamins A, C, D.
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1. What is the primary focus of etiopathogenesis as defined in medical sciences?
2. What is the primary purpose of classifying etiologies into primary, secondary, and tertiary causes?
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