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Correlation between Dermatoglyphics and Dental Caries: A Study in Punjab Population

Prashant Monga , Mona* , Prashant Monga** , Pardeep Mahajan*** , Sonam Mahajan**** , Navdeep* , Monika*

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Indian Journal of Forensic Odontology 10(1):p 21-24, Jan-June 2017 2017. | DOI: DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.21088/ijfo.0974.505X.10117.3

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 Aim: To find the relationship between dermatoglyphics pattern and dental caries in punjab population. Materials and Methods: This study was conducted on the total of 100 subjects, 50 females, 50males in age group between 15- 20 years and persons with dental caries in 3 or more teeth based on DMFT index were included in the study. The fingerprints were recorded and statistical analysis was performed. Results: 1. Fingerprints of male showed more no of loop patterns. 2. Based upon caries index male population was found to have more caries as compared to females. 3. A significant increase in dental caries was associated with loop pattern. Conclusion: Dermatoglyphics can prove to be an extremely useful tool for preliminary investigations. 

Keywords: Dermatoglyphics; Dental Caries; DMFT Index.

 

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