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Comparison of Dermatoglyphic Pattern among Cleft and Noncleft Children: A Cross-sectional Study
Sandeep S Mayall1, Seema Chaudhary2, Harsimran Kaur3
1Senior Lecturer, Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Teerthanker Mahaveer Dental College and Research Centre, Moradabad Uttar Pradesh, India.
International Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry
|November 7, 2017
Summary
Dermatoglyphic patterns in children with orofacial clefts were compared to those without. No significant differences were found, suggesting dermatoglyphics may not be distinctive for orofacial clefts.
Area of Science:
- Genetics and Developmental Biology
- Pediatrics
- Forensic Odontology
Background:
- Orofacial clefts are common congenital birth defects.
- Shared embryonic origins of facial structures and epidermal ridges suggest potential links.
- Genetic and environmental factors influencing clefts may also impact dermatoglyphic patterns.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare dermatoglyphic patterns in children with orofacial clefts versus healthy children.
- To investigate the correlation between dermatoglyphics and orofacial clefts.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study involving 120 children aged 3-16 years.
- Participants were divided into study (orofacial clefts) and control (healthy) groups.
- Dermatoglyphic data and atd angles were collected and statistically analyzed.
Main Results:
- No statistically significant differences were observed in dermatoglyphic patterns between the orofacial cleft and control groups.
- The atd angle also showed no significant variation between the two groups.
Conclusions:
- Dermatoglyphic patterns do not appear to be distinctive indicators for orofacial clefts.
- Further large-scale research is recommended to validate these findings.
