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  • Title: Dermatoglyphics--a marker for malocclusion?
    Author: Tikare S, Rajesh G, Prasad KW, Thippeswamy V, Javali SB.
    Journal: Int Dent J; 2010 Aug; 60(4):300-4. PubMed ID: 20949762.
    Abstract:
    INTRODUCTION: Dermatoglyphics is the study of dermal ridge configurations on palmar and plantar surfaces of hands and feet. Dermal ridges and craniofacial structures are both formed during 6-7th week of intra-uterine life. It is believed that hereditary and environmental factors leading to malocclusion may also cause peculiarities in fingerprint patterns. OBJECTIVE: To study and assess the relationship between fingerprints and malocclusion among a group of high school children aged 12-16 years in Dharwad, Karnataka, India. DESIGN: A total of 696 high school children aged 12-16 years were randomly selected. Their fingerprints were recorded using duplicating ink and malocclusion status was clinically assessed using Angle's classification. RESULTS: Chi-square analysis revealed statistical association between whorl patterns and classes 1 and 2 malocclusion (p < 0.05). However, no overall statistical association was observed between fingerprint patterns and malocclusion (p > 0.05). CONCLUSION: Dermatoglyphics might be an appropriate marker for malocclusion and further studies are required to elucidate an association between fingerprint patterns and malocclusion.
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