A comparative evaluation between dermatoglyphic patterns and different terminal planes in primary dentition

2018

Background To assess the correlation between different dermatoglyphic patterns with the terminal planes in deciduous dentition. Material and methods 300 children who are 3-6 years old with complete primary dentition were recruited and the pattern of molar terminal plane was recorded in the proforma. Finger prints of the distal phalanges of these subjects were recorded using ink and roller method and were analysed for the finger print pattern by a forensic specialist. The pattern were classified based on classification given by Galton. The finger ridge counts were also measured. Results Ulnar loop pattern was the most predominant dermatoglyphic pattern. Absence of arch pattern in ring and li…