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Dermatoglyphics--a marker for malocclusion?

S Tikare1, G Rajesh, K W Prasad

  • 1Department of Public Health Dentistry, Coorg Instituite of Dental Sciences, K. K.Campus, Coorg District, Karnataka, India. shreyas_tik@yahoo.co.in

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Dermatoglyphics (fingerprint patterns) may indicate malocclusion in children. While whorl patterns showed a link to specific malocclusion types, overall fingerprint patterns did not significantly correlate with malocclusion.

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Area of Science:

  • Genetics and Human Biology
  • Forensic Science
  • Orthodontics

Background:

  • Dermatoglyphics studies dermal ridge patterns on hands and feet.
  • Both dermal ridges and craniofacial structures develop early in utero.
  • Genetic and environmental factors influencing malocclusion may also affect fingerprint patterns.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between fingerprint patterns and malocclusion.
  • To assess this association in high school children aged 12-16 years.
  • Study conducted in Dharwad, Karnataka, India.

Main Methods:

  • Randomly selected 696 high school children (aged 12-16).
  • Recorded fingerprints using duplicating ink.
  • Assessed malocclusion using Angle's classification.

Main Results:

  • Chi-square analysis indicated a statistical association between whorl fingerprint patterns and Angle's Classes 1 and 2 malocclusion (p < 0.05).
  • No significant overall statistical association was found between general fingerprint patterns and malocclusion (p > 0.05).

Conclusions:

  • Dermatoglyphics shows potential as a marker for identifying malocclusion.
  • Further research is needed to fully understand the link between fingerprint patterns and malocclusion.